In recent years, many firms have started to take safety and health more seriously, yet the number of critical violation cases reached a new high in 2017. With 866 cases in which the offender was charged $40,000 or more, it’s clear that compliance is still far from a priority for many businesses.
That’s surprising, considering the expenses a company faces if found guilty for a breach. Depending on the severity, a single violation can cost between $12,934 and $129,336. In many cases, more than one workplace safety violation will be found, which leads to a total cost that can easily surpass the annual compliance cost of a small to medium sized firm.