We’ve all seen it, FLHAs filled out half-heartedly, or skipped completely. When Field Level Hazard Assessments are treated like another task to tick off, they lose their value fast. Cracking down harder won’t fix that.

Want real safety engagement? Stop trying to control and start influencing FLHA behavior.

1. Look at What’s Blocking Engagement

Before you create another rule, talk to your crews.

  • What slows them down?
  • What doesn’t feel relevant?
  • When and why do they skip the process?

This insight helps you solve the root problem, whether it’s time, confusion, or skepticism.

2. Focus on Value, Not Just Compliance

If workers don’t see the point, they’ll never buy in. Ask yourself:

  • Are your FLHA prompts practical for your site?
  • Can crews complete them in under 2 minutes?
  • Does anyone actually use the data afterward?

If the FLHA doesn’t lead to action, it’ll never feel useful.

Technician using tablet to complete FLHA in a high-risk industrial zone.

3. Celebrate What’s Working

Influence is built through recognition.

  • Tell stories of FLHAs that helped avoid incidents
  • Spotlight teams who submit strong, consistent FLHAs
  • Use safety meetings to highlight wins, not just misses

These stories turn FLHAs from chores into habits.

4. Bring Workers Into the Process

Ownership creates commitment. Try:

  • Asking for feedback on hazard types and examples
  • Testing new formats with a small crew
  • Letting teams help improve the tool

People are more likely to use something they helped shape.

5. Make Supervisors Safety Mentors

Instead of just collecting paperwork, supervisors should:

  • Walk through FLHAs with the team
  • Ask questions and start conversations
  • Guide crews through what “good” looks like

This kind of leadership builds lasting influence.

Happy crew celebrates 100% FLHA compliance and no recorded safety incidents on site.

6. Use Tech to Enable, Not Enforce

Digital FLHA tools can reinforce positive habits by:

  • Simplifying mobile completion
  • Automating reminders
  • Flagging high-risk hazards instantly

When it’s easy to do FLHAs right, they’re more likely to get done.

Influence Gets Results That Control Never Will

If FLHAs are being skipped or filled in without thought, it’s time to shift tactics. People follow leaders they trust, processes that feel relevant, and tools that fit the job.

Influencing FLHA behavior means connecting safety back to purpose and not paperwork.

Because safety that sticks is never forced. It’s built.