Workplace injuries cost the commercial industry an estimated 40 to 50 billion dollars a year. With a weakening economy and safety costs on the rise, companies are starting to look for different ways to reduce the number of claims involving work place injury. There is no better time for a company to make a change in their safety record than the month of June. In 2008 the federal government recognized June to be National Safety Month as a means to encourage personal safety whether at work, on the road, or in the home.
There are many different methods to help reduce workplace injury. Posting rules, organizing monthly meetings and employee training are just a few companies will choose to implement. Although these are great techniques, none of them provide incentives or rewards for employees who choose to change their habits and take workplace safety seriously. Select-Your-Gift’s Safety Recognition and Point-Based Safety Incentive Programs do just that.
Employee Safety Award programs help motivate and inspire employees to practice safe behaviors as well as reward individuals and teams who reach pre-defined safety milestones through-out the year. Rewarding employees who show leadership and think outside the box when it comes to safety is also very effective. Whether they encourage other co-workers by initiating peer-peer safety conversations or bringing attention to hazardous conditions, rewarding this behavior will reduce your company’s injury costs.
If a company has not yet implemented a safety program that creates a safe work environment while reducing unwanted costs, recognizing June as National Safety Month is a great reason to start now. Contact Select-Your-Gift so we can help you work toward creating a safe workplace that all your employees can enjoy.
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