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Answers to Health & Safety Programs
#1 - What Return on Investment can S&H programs provide?
  • Improved employee morale,
  • Decreased lost time,
  • Fewer workplace injuries and illnesses,
  • Lower insurance costs, and
  • Safety culture adoption.

#2 - How can safety & health become a part of the way our business runs?
  • Combine performance standards with S&H standards,
  • Talk the talk and walk the walk,
  • Top down support, and
  • Bottom up implementation.

#3 - What indicators tell me if I'm getting weaker or stronger?
  • Statistical reports,
  • Opinion surveys,
  • Risk analysis,
  • Periodic inspections,
  • Process improvement initiatives.

#4 - What practices are best for assuring lasting success?
  • Obtain management buy-in.
  • Build trust.
  • Conduct self-assessments.
  • Develop a site safety vision.
  • Develop a system of accountability and measures.
  • Implement recognition and rewards.
  • Provide awareness training.
  • Implement process changes.
  • Continually measure, communicate results and celebrate successes.

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