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Safety in the Workplace

Whether you work in an office or a warehouse, the safety of your employees is of the utmost importance. Injuries at work result in unnecessary expenses and challenges for employers, including:

  • Workers’ compensation payments
  • Medical bills
  • Lowered productivity
  • Decreased profitability
  • Potential lawsuits
  • Increased insurance rates
  • Decreased morale
  • Negative publicity
  • Increased training costs

Fortunately, learning more about basic safety issues and following safety guidelines can save you and your employees from the pain of costly accidents. Express Employment Professionals wants to help you learn more safety issues, and we have created resources for you, including:

Quiz |  Case Studies |  HR Tips

Podcasts:

Communicating Safety to Your Employees
Travis Bonine, Risk Services Consultant
This podcast provides advice on encouraging employees to practice safe work habits every day.


 

Changing Workforce Behavior
Nathan Carruth, Director of Risk Management Services
This podcast offers tips on getting employees to follow safety guidelines and offers advice on recognition, rewards and training regarding safety.