How Many is Too Many?

Imagine these headlines:
 
“Only 50 Newborns Dropped at Birth Yesterday”
“Banks Incorrectly Deduct only 12,000 Checks per Day”
“Hospitals Report only 200 Incorrect Surgical Procedures This Week”
 “Banner Year for Airlines:  Only 50 Planes Fell from the Skies”

Americans would be in an uproar…and well they should be!  Each of those headlines is totally unacceptable!  Yet, those are statistics we would read if those industries sustained only a 1% (or less) occurrence rate.

What if we transfer that idea to the workplace?  How many injuries are acceptable?  Is it okay if only 10 people are injured at your company this year?  If so, which 10 people would you choose to be injured?  Are your employees disposable?

Those are important questions!  It is doubtful that owners and supervisors would openly admit that 10 injuries are acceptable.  However, how many are committed to an Injury Free Environment?

Let’s answer two important questions:  Is it possible to have an Injury Free Environment?  If so, how do I create an Injury Free Environment?

Read more on how to create an Injury Free Environment?

 

This Month's Safety Webinar
Creating an Injury Free Environment

Injuries are just inherent in our business!
That's what workers comp insurance is for!
Injuries happen, there's nothing I can do to prevent them!

Is an Injury Free Environment really possible?  If so, how do I achieve that?  In Part 1 of this webinar, we learned what an INJURY FREE ENVIRONMENT is, necessary elements in creating one, and how to overcome the 80/20 rule.  We’ll review those key points, then will tell you:

• The root causes of work-related injuries.

• How to use values, principles and priorities to build an INJURY FREE ENVIRONMENT.

• The benefits of committing to an INJURY FREE ENVIRONMENT.

Click here to learn more! 

Thursday, April 24, at 10:00 am (AZ time)

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