How to Achieve ZERO LTI on Projects?

The Human brain is wired to always conserve energy and minimize effort, that is a fact. Loot at yourself, how many little "energy-savings" (or cut corners) behaviors you do per day? Who never used a regular office chair, yes that one with wheels, to reach something a little bit high, but not too high to justify using a proper ladder? Or Who never did a very small wall repair work or even sanding a stool and didn't bother to wear safety glasses?

These are simple examples of "energy-saving" behaviors that we normally do, but don't think about possible consequences in case the work doesn't go as planned.

In our workplaces, a good portion of these "energy-saving" behaviors will translate into unsafe behaviors (or unsafe acts). According to Heinrich's model, is just a matter of time until these unsafe behaviors translate into minor and major injuries.

In the video below, try to figure out the thought process that made this worker take the shortcut. How many seconds he was intending to save by taking the shortcut?

Certainly the worker wouldn't take the shortcut if he knew what would happen to him. Or maybe he knew but thought he could avoid it...

Over the years of projects, the methods I found work the best are: making it personal and leading by example. One has to convey the message that wearing personal protective equipment is not punishment or just a company regulation, is prevention. The working procedures, work permit, job safety analysis, toolbox talk and many other tools associated with the personal protection equipment are safeguards against our brain shortcuts and additional protection layers when things don't go according to the plan.

In your experience, what are the best practices to keep our teams safe? How can we make our teams truly understand that we don't want anybody hurt?