OUR
APPROACH
THE ZERO-INJURY CULTURE
Seven
High-Impact Zero Injury Safety Techniques
- Top Management Commitment to
Safety
- Safety Pre-Project / Pre-Task
Planning
- Safety Orientation and Training
- Managing Subcontractor Safety
- Written Safety Incentive Program
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Program (ASAP)
- Accidents / Incidents
Investigation and Reporting
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The Construction Industry Institute conducted research through their
Zero Injury Task Force and their published findings included “Five
High-Impact Zero Injury Safety Techniques.” Later, they
expanded their list to seven by adding “Top Management
Commitment” and “Subcontractor
Safety.”
Through becoming
proactive about improving the health and safety of their employees,
employers reap benefits measured in reduced worker compensation
insurance and reduced absenteeism and employee turnover. According
to a recent survey, the return on investment for eliminating
accidents range somewhere between 3 to 1 to as high as 5 to 1.
We can improve your
bottom line by applying proven, research backed methods to improve
the safety culture of your organization. The bridge between Management
Commitment and Employee Participation lies in effectively
engaging the supervisor. Through professional development of the
supervisor the organization can realize breakthrough improvements in
the safety performance of the organization. The supervisor’s
knowledge, skill, and attitude are developed. Most importantly, the
supervisor is held accountable as well as responsible for safety
just like they are for productivity and quality.
SIX STEPS TO REDUCE
WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE COSTS
- Recognize that worker compensation
insurance is a variable cost driven by claims
- Management commits to developing
an accident-prevention based safety culture
- Educate, train, and motivate all
supervisors and workers
- Handle worker compensation claims
promptly
- Aggressively seek early
return-to-work for injured workers
- Review claims regularly
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