Safety Program

Benefits of Having a Safety Program

Here are some benefits of having a safety program in a workplace.

Prevents Potential Workplace Dangers

The workplace can be dangerous, particularly in industries like construction, production, and transportation. But there are hazards in restaurants, offices, and shops. After years of restricted regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) culminated in an age of accountability for injuries suffered at work. By introducing guidelines and consequences of dangerous and unhealthy environments, OSHA has strived to educate and protect workers from unnecessary injuries and disorders.

Employers are subject to citations for offenses that could lead to fines and government lawsuit. Some injuries and/or illnesses are inevitable, but executing a health and safety program provides employees and employers long-term benefits, and significantly lessens the number of employees' compensation cases.

Employee Benefits

Employees flourish under the positive guidance of OSHA rules and regulations. Through education and training, workers acquire the necessary skills to better their general well-being and become more conscious of the dangers in their workplace. Employees also develop an improved morale and improved job satisfaction as they form a partnership with management to keep a secure and healthy environment.

Employer Benefits

After the implementation of a managed health and safety program, companies experience again in productivity and decreased absenteeism as a result of illnesses. A health program can lower health care and insurance costs as well as lessen the risk of lawsuits and federal penalties. By educating employees about the security hazards on the worksite, employers enable employees to take responsibility for their actions and also pass on that knowledge to coworkers. A well thought out health and safety program shows that the employer is invested in cultivating loyal employees and decreasing staff turnover.

Direct Costs

For a company, the direct costs can accumulate fast. Medical expenses can include ambulance, hospital, and doctors' fees together with possible long-term rehab costs. Employee injuries might result in higher insurance premiums, litigation expenses, and compensation payments for the duration of the accident. A health and safety program will alleviate these costs and create a knowledgeable workforce.

Indirect Costs

Although apparently small, indirect costs can have enduring effects, particularly when the worker's injury is extensive. Indirect costs can result from:

• Disrupted work schedules and lost productivity
• Recruitment and training replacement employees
• Negative promotion and potential litigation
• Claims management and injury investigations

With advice and education from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, employers may create an effective health and safety program that enriches the employee general well-being and helps alleviate unnecessary direct and indirect costs to the employer.

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