Accidents and illnesses occur around us all the time and preventable accidents kill nearly 100,000 individuals annually. Whether on the job, at home, or in the community, safety consciousness and programs help us all from becoming a statistic. Taking proactive measures to protect people from occupational health hazards is crucial to maintaining a company’s productivity, reducing company expenses, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing liability, and most importantly, saving lives.
Occupational safety, in particular, is extremely necessary, as it allows workers to return home safely to their family, friends, and communities. Safe work environments allow workers to feel comfortable in their work environments, thus reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity. Occupational safety also makes good business sense, as it reduces downtime of workers, including costs associated with employee injuries and thus increasing business profits.
It is incredibly important for businesses to understand the rules and regulations that surround the protection of their employees, and for employees to understand and comply with the rules and regulations. So, why does safety matter? It just makes sense to come home alive.
