When I ask corporate leaders why they are committed to preventing serious injuries and deaths among their workers, most say they care about their employees and don’t want to see anyone hurt. They’ll also note that “safety pays” in reducing costs, or admit they fear reputational damage following a significant incident at their company.
7 Ways to Improve Operations Without Sacrificing Worker Safety
Virtually all workplace injuries are preventable.
March 21, 2018
Summary.
Many business leaders have an implicit but unfounded belief that, while it is necessary to reduce workplace injury risk, there is a trade-off between profits and the expenditures necessary to keep workplaces safe. In fact, companies can be successful and safe at the same time. Virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked. Injuries and catastrophic events, in addition to being tragic, are evidence that production is not being managed correctly. To better understand how this works, consider these seven strategies for boosting operational performance and reducing worker injuries.