The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
The statement rings true for businesses that create but fail to implement or enforce a workplace safety plan. Popular as that quote may be, it is mistakenly attributed to Albert Einstein, but was actually penned in 1981 in a booklet produced by Narcotic Anonymous. That is rather fitting considering a worker safety plan starts with drug and alcohol screenings.
As you consider the truth in that quote, are you seeing results from your safety plan? Have injuries decreased? Has productivity risen? Have you seen fewer worker’s compensation claims? If the answer is, “NO!” let’s examine some possible reasons
As many as 7 million workplace injuries occur every year. Most of them are preventable.
Each of the above reasons needs careful examination. Even if you have all of the above boxes checked, employees may still choose to overlook your policy.
80% of companies said they experienced workers violating safety regulations.
Why, especially when you consider the concept of self-preservation, do employees continually violate safety regulations?
There were 4,764 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2020- bls.gov
Regardless of the reasons, workers who refuse to follow safety regulations can lead to injuries, illness and loss of profit. That is bad news for everyone involved.
At Workplace Safety Screenings, not only will we draft a safety plan to suit the custom needs of your unique business, we can help you identify weak spots in your current plan or in it's execution. When you put a comprehensive plan in place and help employees understand the benefits, you are more likely to get real results that translate into better ROI and increased profits.