How Businesses Should Budget for Workplace Safety
Few business owners would say they don’t care about safety. Most people want their employees to work without risk of injury or illness. A verbal commitment to safety isn’t enough to create a safe working environment, however. The workplace continues to pose danger to people in many occupations, including construction and logging. In fact, 5,190 American workers died on the job in 2016 alone. These numbers should concern workers and business owners alike. In order to create a safe working environment for employees, business owners need to invest in training and equipment. Let’s consider why and how businesses should incorporate workplace safety into their budgets. Investing in Safety Saves Money and Lives Workplace safety is essential to every part of … Read more