It is easy for groups within institutions to fall victim to a “silo” operational approach, between handling day-to-day operations and unplanned challenges. The danger in this is obvious when safety is isolated as a group few know about and only turn to when there is an occupational exposure. Building bridges between safety professionals and other groups within an institution - be it veterinary support, maintenance or researchers - is important to ensure the safety of all employees and strengthen safety culture. Implementing communication programs to build internal outreach can take the form of periodic publications or regular working group meetings. [...]