Cultivating Safe Teams Pledge

A self-regulated commitment statement for participants involved in the Cultivating Safe Teams pilot program. It acknowledges that the signee has made a commitment to cultivating a safe and mentally healthy workplace.
The aim is to unite participating workplaces involved in the pilot and to build on this across the broader profession beyond the pilot program phase.

1. I/We pledge my/our commitment to cultivating a safe and mentally healthy workplace. The psychological health and safety of myself and others is our priority.
2. I/We commit to working together, and to cultivate ways of working that will help to prevent psychological harm in our veterinary workplaces. A safe working environment is everyone’s responsibility.
3. I/We commit to eliminating, minimising, and or preventing psychosocial hazards. A psychosocial hazard is anything that can cause psychological harm.