October 11, 2018, agency regional administrators received a memo from Kim Stille, acting director of enforcement programs, which walks back the Obama administration OSHA’s more hard line stance on safety incentive programs.

Numerous studies confirm that any sound workplace safety initiative should not be viewed as an expense, but rather an opportunity to save money and improve business performance. With the proper training, equipment and processes in place, a safety-first culture is a proven way to protect lives while boosting morale, increasing productivity and avoiding litigation.