Continual learning and improvement is critical for success in any area of our lives; whether that is as a parent, spouse, worker, leader, community member, etc. Having a growth mindset when it comes to work separates those who stay stagnant in their position at work and those who eventually land better opportunities for themselves. Continually learning and expanding your knowledge in regards to what you do at work will allow you to be a safer and more efficient worker. On the other hand, having a fixed mindset when it comes to work will not only hold an individual back from better opportunities, but it can also lead to injuries on the job.

Our workplaces are always evolving. With ever improving technologies and new ways to complete work tasks, we are arguably progressing faster than ever. It is critical as workers to be able to receive and adjust to this new information and use it to be successful in your positon. With any changes, even if it something that makes a work task safer, it is necessary to understand what impact that it has on your job. When processes, equipment, tools, etc. change for a work task it is necessary to be able to identify what new hazards may be created and what needs to be done to mitigate them. Being a worker who is able to foresee the issues that new changes bring and have solutions for those issues is critical to be successful as well as remain safe on the job.