Does putting safety first send the wrong message to our organization?

Safety first! Is this an empty, time-worn slogan or a forceful admonition by management that they move forward relentlessly to label their organization, “Best in Safety” or “Best in Class”?

We know the answer. Do you think it is unrealistic that management will day in, day out place safety above all else? I am not saying that management is numb to the contribution and importance of safety but, the fact is management must take an ownership role for safety in your organization and the way to do it is not by belting out a slogan.

Safety must be an integral part of management’s responsibility. In fact, safety should rank right up there on par with other primary objectives of the enterprise such as productivity, quality and cost. 

Think about this.  What would the implications be if management simply managed safety the same way it manages other sustaining priorities such as production, cost or quality? The implications are powerful.

Safety Month!

June is National Safety Month!
 
We are encouraging businesses and communities across the country to participate in National Safety Month this June – an annual observance to increase awareness of the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths and to encourage safe behaviors.

Unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States are at unacceptable levels, demonstrating the need for a national observance such as National Safety Month. Unintentional deaths reached an estimated 128,200 in 2009. The 2009 estimate – the highest on record – is 47% greater than the 1992 total of 86,777 – the lowest annual total since 1924.

The cost of unintentional injuries to Americans and their employers exceeds $693 billion nationally, or $5,900 per household, and causes great suffering among individuals and their families.
For more information and helpful safety suggestions visit; http://www.nsc.org/

Use of Safety Management Systems Benefit Workers

April 28 marked the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.  What exactly does the application of an occupational safety and health management systems in the workplace mean for the effective management of hazards and risks?

Each year, 2.3 million workers around the world die because of injuries or illnesses suffered on the job, while 337 million workers suffer from occupational-related injuries.

Work-related accidents and illness take a heavier toll in terms of lives lost and disability than global pandemics such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. The tragedy is that so many accidents, illnesses and deaths could be prevented with appropriate managerial measures. It is a matter of respecting the dignity of the human being through the dignity of work; of shaping policies that reflect the central role of work in people’s lives, in peaceful communities, in stable societies and in resilient economies.

Successfully building a strong preventative safety and health culture depends on strong commitment, collaboration and concerted action by employers and workers.  Adequate participatory training, awareness raising, low cost measures and good practices can save lives and contribute to improving work environments and profitability.

To accomplish this, occupational safety and health must be integral components of strategies for productive employment and decent work, and must strike the right balance between voluntary and mandatory approaches reflecting your company needs and practices.

It’s not just a matter of saying you are committed to safety and health, it is a matter of respecting human dignity and the dignity of work.  It is a matter of ensuring that decent work for all is part of the framework for sustainable growth.

We Asked, You Answered!

We recently asked our clients what they were looking for in a full-service safety program and we all agree on the basic facts:

·         Safety has an impact on your bottom line.

·         Frequent education keeps safety top of mind.

·         Properly implementing a safety plan yields the best results. 

As we continue to learn more from you we intend to use this space to educate, answer questions and help clarify the process of properly implementing a safety program.   We are excited to launch a new product along with this blog called THREE SIXTY SAFETY.

Looking for a Safety Program That Comes Full Circle?

Our Three Sixty Safety™ program is a results-oriented, trademarked process focused on the goal of sending your employees home safely at the end of each day.  We researched the safety needs of the manufacturing industry and found that frequent safety education helps to prevent injuries and claims while ultimately impacting the bottom line.  

Our customized program is an easy to implement process that begins with training, provides education, establishes accountability and finally offers claim assistance when necessary.  Three Sixty Safety™ is a roadmap that directs your company to complete loss control and a healthy workforce.

To learn more about how Three Sixty Safety™ can help your business please contact us at:  586.778.9900.