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The Key Components of a High Value Safety Program
The Key Components of a High Value Safety Program
Building an effective safety program can yield important benefits for construction companies. At the top of the list is the most important result – the ability to reduce employee injuries and illnesses. This is a crucial benefit because keeping workers healthy can build employee morale and retention while helping to minimize workers’ compensation claims and costs.
To build a solid safety program and take advantage of the enormous value a commitment to safety can deliver, construction firms should consider these five steps:
- Develop Safety Programs Following OSHA Standards
OSHA standards provide a pathway to workplace incident reduction, as many incidents stem from poorly developed or poorly implemented OSHA safety programs (e.g., not using the proper fall restraint system when working at heights; improperly using personal protective equipment when working with hazardous job site materials; poor lifting techniques). Thoroughly developing and effectively communicating OSHA-compliant programs can lead to fewer incidents, increased production and lower expenses by reducing workers’ compensation claims and avoiding OSHA citations.
