Safety and Health 

Safety and health management is one of the most important, yet challenging responsibilities of businesses today.  It is an area in which there is high motivation for business owners to keep the working environment safe for their employees, yet it is often challenging to motivate employees to take safety precautions. 

A safe environment not only protects employees, it also provides financial rewards for the business – employees are more productive and insurance costs are lowered. Preventing accidents and injuries is the best way to provide a safe work environment for employees.  This chapter will provide information to help you accomplish this through: 

• The assessment of potential hazards within your company
• The development of a safety policy statement defining management’s commitment to safety
• The implementation and communication of safety policies and procedures
• Training employees in safe working practices