If more employers knew that it's good business to protect people in the workplace they would soon reap the rewards, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President James "Skipper" Kendrick says.
Companies that invest consistently in safety realize positive bottom-line results, reduced absenteeism, lower turnover rates, higher productivity, increased employee morale and a positive brand image, according to ASSE. Plus, as illnesses, injuries and fatalities decline so, too, do healthcare and workers' compensation costs.