Health and Safety programming - Darren Preston - Bog

Establishing a Health and Safety program in the workplace is one of the most effective ways of protecting our most valuable asset, our employees. Losing workers to injury or illness, even for a short time, can cause significant disruption and cost to the business as well as the individual and their families. It can also damage workplace morale, productivity, turnover, and reputation. Health and Safety programs foster a proactive approach to "finding and fixing" site specific hazards before they can escalate into injury or illness. Rather than reacting to an incident, leadership teams and colleagues, collaborate to identify and solve issues before they occur. This collaboration builds trust, enhances communication, provides a safe working environment, and often leads to other business improvements.