As an employer and a professional organization, promoting and prioritizing safety is the right
thing to do.
Not only should workers return home in the same condition in which they came to
work, but a safe work environment boosts employee morale as well, which in turn, increases
productivity, efficiency, and pride in one’s workplace. There are fewer staff absences, less turnover and an improved quality of work.
A solid safety program can also help protect a company’s ability to obtain work, as their safety
record is evaluated by the National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. by way of their
workman’s compensation claims. If the firm’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is over 1.0,
then the firm may be viewed as a high risk enterprise, limiting opportunities for work.