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3 Ways to Improve Workplace Safety, Employee Morale, and Profits

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According to OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, American companies spend $170 billion each and every year to pay for expenses related to occupational illnesses and injuries. However, risk managers can take heart from the OHSA opinion that companies can save up to 40 percent of this total by taking appropriate safety measures. For some businesses, this might make the difference between a year of profits, and a year of loss. Not only can additional safety measures help save companies some cash, they can also improve employee morale and productivity. That makes it worthwhile to consider some ways to make workplaces safer.

1. Get Management and Employees Involved

Management and executive leadership have to first commit the resources to ensure workplace safety. This investment in safety could include money, people, and time. Meanwhile, employees have to understand the benefits of following through with training and conforming to best practices. Everybody in an organization needs to commit to workplace safety. Of course, it's always better when managers and employees aren't just committed, but are actually excited about making their company a better and more profitable place to work.

2. Analyze Worksite Risks and Trends

Studying historical records of past incidents provides one obvious way of predicting future risks. Some companies also spend time identifying potential hazards with either internal risk professionals or outside consultants. But just as important, employees need training to recognize potential hazards and encouragement to speak up when they see unsafe situations. In the safest companies, everybody from top executives to workers on the floor becomes a sort of risk analyst.

3. Implement Hazard Control Programs

Once hazards get identified, either by employees, risk professionals, or consultants, there should be a formal procedure to address them. In some instances, hazardous substances might get replaced by less hazardous substances. In other cases, employees may just need proper equipment and training to protect themselves from dangers. Mostly, employees need to know exactly how they are expected to address potential safety issues and understand that they are very welcome to voice concerns.

While rewards for adhering to safety procedures might be a good idea, there probably also need to be some sort of disciplinary procedures for both managers and employees who fail to conform to safety rules. For example, some companies implement a system of warnings, reprimands, and even suspensions and dismissals for both managers and workers who fail to follow safety rules. These are just examples, of course, and your choice will vary depending on the structure of your business, as well as the nature of your company.

We Help Companies Integrate Safety Into Their Daily Routine

At Ventiv Technology, we are proud to help companies improve safety, employee morale, and in the end, their bottom lines. The Ventiv Safety Suite provides a data-driven approach to provide consistent safety management for any type of organization. While this software provides a comprehensive solution, it can also be customized to fit the needs of different businesses. Learn more about our software safety solutions, and contact us for a demo today.

RMIS Guide

May 15, 2015

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