Safety and economy

It is estimated that more than 40 million workers in the United States to receive medical treatment in the work-related accidents in 2003. This is an amazing number, given the efforts of most companies are reported to a safe workplace. In modern times, some companies were found responsible for injuries in the area of their business. There is a relationship between safety and profitability.

Every company, especially those involved in industrial production, is constantly looking for ways to continually improve its products and processes. They realize that their profits are directly related to ways and means for their products. Unfortunately, too many companies in the pursuit of higher profits, and tend to improve safety, at one time thought.

Costs associated with operating large production facilities in America are staggering. These injuries can be reduced with good planning and careful attention to detail. Most accidents are preventable. There are many factors to consider, but maintaining a safe and tidy workplace is one of the best ways to prevent damage. Employees also have the responsibility for maintaining a safe from harm them.

As companies continue to pay higher premiums for employee health care is one of the only way to cover the costs is to increase the prices of the products they produce. Placing the burden or cost to the consumer, and allows companies to ignore the root cause of their workplace injuries. The focus here seems to be to maintain a healthy relationship with shareholders, and not necessarily a healthy workforce.

It is interesting that a record number of jobs, especially in the industrial sector, which was sent overseas. There are many reasons for this account. Foreign governments, eager to invest, are also prepared to protect the interests of large Western companies. Too often it is at the expense of safety.

If companies want to be profitable in the long term, they must renew their approach to safety and health of their employees. Many companies send work abroad to take advantage of cheap labor and relaxed labor laws. American society can be both profitable and safety conscious. Through campaigns, and targeted prevention planning, accidents can be reduced. Remember: safe worker is a satisfied employee and a happy employee is a productive employee.