Workplace
accidents and injuries rarely occur the first
time safety guidelines are ignored. More
often, employers allow unsafe work practices and
conditions to continue until an accident occurs.
Effective safety policies and a safe work
environment are the keys in preventing or
minimizing workplace accidents. As always
a proactive, early identification program will
help prevent costly and time consuming issues in
the future.
Failure to identify
safety hazards and effectively communicate
findings can lead to costly accidents and
citations. In addition, worker
productivity suffers when accidents or injuries
occur.
A focus on
facility safety can produce benefits for your
organization. Often, fostering an attitude
of safety in the workplace leads to elevated
worker morale, improved performance, avoided
regulatory citations and lowered worker's
compensation insurance rates.
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