Who is responsible for the creation of safety rules?
It was the guy we’ve all heard about who cut off two of his fingers
after he removed the guard on a saw. He was helped by the machinist who
didn’t have the time to go back to the lunch room for safety glasses and
lost an eye when the bit broke in the drill press. They both got advice
from a co-worker who had his head split open by a falling hammer
because he “just plain didn’t like to wear hard hats.”
Why write the rules?
EACH AND EVERY SAFETY RULE CAME ABOUT BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS HURT,
MAIMED – OR KILLED. Their misfortune contributed to our knowledge of how
accidents happen; and how to prevent them. Rules are created in order
to help avoid similar accidents or injuries.
Who is protected by these rules?
You. Your safety practices help you avoid life altering accidents,
including death and dismemberment. Your company. Investing in employee
safety ensures that your company will have employees to drive the
success of the business. No employees; no business. Your company
provides the tools, equipment, and conditions that will help employees
do their best, while providing an overall safe place to work. In return,
the company expects that employees will follow work and safety rules,
and the Governmental standards that must legally be followed.
Employee Benefits:
- Healthy, happy employees
- Lower cost employee premiums
- Increased profit sharing
- Increased jobs, more work
- Job security at work
- Increased profits
Employer Benefits:
- Reduced fatalities, injuries
- Lower insurance costs
- Improved competitive edge
- Positive customer relations
- Longevity in business
- Lower operating costs
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