As any contractor knows, safety practices and training are essential to running a successful business. With employees’ exposure to a wide variety of contaminants, potential injuries, and other dangerous situations; experts have proven prevention and training are key components to reducing liabilities and losses. OSHA estimates that employers are paying almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs alone, a cost that clearly states the need for proper Health, Safety, and Environmental training.
Employers and contractors who hire for skilled and labor positions in the construction, industrial, and environmental industries are exposed to a wide range of liabilities and risks. Regardless of your line of work, prioritizing your employees’ health, safety, and environment directly benefits your bottom line. Proper and regulated HS&E training provides employers and employees with added protection and knowledge to provide and promote a safe working environment. Studies indicate employers who employ an HSE Officer or Manager, implement and enforce an HSE policy, and promote an HSE mission statement; experience less annual losses for workplace injuries and accidents. In addition to direct financial gains; training provided on health, safety, and environment can positively affect your employees by:
• Decreased accidents and injuries
• Increased morale among employees
• Decreased staff turnover
• Reduced EMR rates
• Decreased down time for your organization
If your organization does not have a formal HSE policy or coordinator, consider partnering with a third party to design, implement, and launch a policy that best fits your organization’s operations and goals. For example, partnering with an industry specialized recruitment and staffing firm may offer training services in a variety of topics, including:
• OSHA 10 Hour
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• Heat and Cold Weather Safety
• Health Hazards
If your organization does not currently employ an HSE policy or training curriculum, consider strategizing with a member of your human resources or risk management team, your insurance company or broker, or your employment labor attorney to make sure that the program you implement best ensures the safety of your workforce.
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