Lisa Knows
Safety
Your Not-So-Secret Guide to Engaging Workers in Workplace Safety
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Welcome!
I’m so glad you’re here.
This website is a place where I’ll share practical ideas, real-world success stories, and proven strategies to help you build a stronger, more engaging safety culture. Whether you’re just starting your safety journey or looking to take your program to the next level, my goal is to provide tools and insights you can put into action right away.
A little about me—I’ve called Las Vegas, Nevada home for more than 30 years, and I absolutely love living in the desert. After all, you never have to shovel sunshine!
Throughout my 25+ years in Environmental Health & Safety, I’ve learned that the best lessons often come from the mistakes we make. And trust me—I’ve made plenty. I’ve rolled out changes without fully engaging employees, misunderstood regulatory requirements, and learned some hard lessons along the way. But every challenge taught me something valuable and helped shape the leader I am today.
What you’ll find here isn’t theory from a textbook. It’s practical, field-tested advice from someone who has been in the trenches—leading teams, solving problems, celebrating wins, and learning from setbacks.
Together, we’ll explore ways to:
- Engage frontline employees and create ownership for safety
- Build energy and enthusiasm around safety initiatives
- Strengthen leadership involvement and accountability
- Turn compliance into commitment
- Improve safety performance through practical, people-focused strategies
Most importantly, we’ll focus on creating workplaces where every person goes home safe, healthy, and ready to enjoy what matters most.
I’m excited to have you join me on this journey. Let’s learn together, grow together, and make workplaces safer for all.
Welcome aboard—let’s make safety something people want to be part of, not something they have to do.
Certified Safety Professional – CSP®
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
2x VPP Recipient
The Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) recognize employers and workers in the private industry and federal agencies who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries.
Workplace Safety:
How to Make it Not Suck!
Your “Not So Secret” Guide to Engaging Employees and Driving Results
My book will give readers the most amazing ideas on how to get even the most stubborn employees engaged in the safety program.
Education
I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University.
I spent my first few adult years in the United States Navy and went to school much later in life after raising my family. Education is an important part of our family–my brother has his master’s degree from Georgetown and my sister has her doctorate from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Taking and passing the Certified Safety Professional® exam was also super important to me! I commend all my friends and colleagues who have taken classes, achieved a degree, or passed a certification exam. I know how much time it can take away from our families, friends, and life in general!
