Being Safe makes good business sense!
- Greg Francis, Principle Consultant
- Oct 19, 2015
- 1 min read
There is strong evidence that businesses who manage their risks well, including their health and safety risks, perform better financially.
National Safe Work Month 2015 reminds us about the reasons why workplace health and safety is important.
Be safe. Be healthy. Because…it makes good business sense.
Why good business sense?
Clients want confidence you are not risky to deal with.
You want confidence you're not breaking the law
You don't want your people hurt
Unnecessary business interruptions can be costly
So a focus on health and safety in your workplace will help your business!
EQAS can assist you to:
identify and control hazards in the workplace
find better ways of doing your jobs
work more together to improve your workplace
increase your worker job satisfaction
improve your worker health and wellbeing, and
most importantly, ensure they all return home from work safely every day!
Excellent point in this article — safety truly goes hand in hand with business success. I appreciate how it highlights that preventing injuries and managing risks also protect productivity and reputation. Many leaders forget that a proactive approach to safety can improve efficiency and employee satisfaction. As a WHS advisor in Melbourne, I’ve seen how small, consistent safety practices can make a huge difference in overall performance. Having a WHS consultant involved ensures businesses identify hazards early and create a culture where everyone feels responsible for safety.