What is Workplace Safety?

To help ensure the workforce is protected and workers get home safely each day, all employees should actively play a role in upholding an organization’s workplace safety program. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that safety in the workplace is of the utmost importance and deserves a seat at the table.  

A workplace safety program consists of all the processes, protocols, and guidance put in place to help mitigate risks on-site and reduce injury and illness rates. All employees must be fully invested and committed to these workplace safety tips to help create a safer work environment. When the workforce shows a dedication to safety, different risks and hazards on-site can be quickly identified and corrective actions can be set.   

Benefits of Safety in the Workplace

When the workforce is truly dedicated and comes together to help create a safe working environment, this will contribute to fewer injuries and illnesses on-site, which will, in turn, offer myriad benefits.  

Let’s take a closer look: 

• Increase in efficiency and productivity with fewer Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rates and Lost Time Injury (LTI) rates.  

• Reduction in injury and illness costs and insurance claims with fewer workers injured on the job.  

• Boost employee morale and less employee turnover with more workers who recognize their safety and well-being is a company priority.  

• A stronger, more resilient safety culture with everyone dedicated and invested in protecting team members and themselves.  

• A better safety record with fewer injuries and illnesses on-site and more workers protected daily.  

A safer work environment is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Work towards prioritizing education for team members on key safety tips they can use on an everyday basis.