Online Safety Training:
Making the Case for Investing in Health,
Safety and Environment Training
Thousands of American workers sustain serious
injuries or die on the job every year. These
accidents not only damage families and
diminish worksite morale, but also cost
companies millions. Yet, many firms continue
to underinvest in safety training programs,
putting both employees and the future of the
organization at risk.
THE HUMAN COST
Approximately
0
workers perished on
worksites in 2015,
capping off two
consecutive years of
increasing fatal injury
figures.
Roughly
0
more sustained serious
injuries over the same span,
falling victim to common
safety oversights such as
lack of proper fall
protection or hazard
communication.
THE FISCAL IMPACT
Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and its state
affiliates conducted more than 75,000 inspections and distributed over
32,000 citations for violations ranging from faulty wiring to ineffective
hazard signage. Each citation came with a minimum fine of $12,675.
An autoparts maker in Ohio incurred the
largest financial penalty, receiving
57 citations
for a total of $3.42 million.
THE SOLUTION
For example, an enterprise that earns
$2 million in annual revenue and
invests in 160 hours of web-based
safety training per month stands to
save more than
$1 million
over the first three years of use.
