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Safety Recognition Programs Help Reduce Workers Comp Costs

Employee Safety Programs Control Costs!

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Safety Recognition Programs

A Safety Recognition Program  may be considered after the rest of the safety program is implemented, is meeting its stated objectives and goals, and is being maintained.  It is a small part of an effective safety program.  Before developing a Safety Recognition Program, consider the following:
1.  You cannot “buy” safety, but you can expect safe behavior and recognize employees who deliver.
2.  Keep it simple, and change it every occasionally to keep it fresh.
3.  Concentrate on results (i.e., fewer injuries) AND on behaviors (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, safety inspection scores). 
4.  Establish clear, measureable goals for both results and behaviors.
5.  Employees should know that there will be serious consequences for not reporting accidents. 
6.  Awards should have true value, be more than just cash (something tangible to remind the employee why they won the award, and presented by senior management during an employee celebration (pizza party, for example). 
7.  Senior management must completely support the Safety Recognition Program and be visible in the process.
8.  Consider rewarding individuals for safe behaviors and groups for safety results. (workersxzcompxzkit)

See Safety Resources  http://reduceyourworkerscomp.com/resources.php for specific regulations.

Author Robert Elliott, executive vice president, Amaxx Risks Solutions, Inc. has worked successfully for 20 years with many industries to reduce Workers’ Compensation costs, including airlines, health care, manufacturing, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. He can be contacted at: Robert_Elliott@ReduceYourWorkersComp.com or 860-553-6604.

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