Safety = Competive Edge

BLR reports that Michael Coleman, leader of the ASSE Manufacturer's Practice Specialty group and Safety Manager for Rockline Industries, "noted in a recent address that sustained competitive edge is tied to not cutting safety and health programs during a down economy."

"Coleman told fellow safety professionals that if companies believe they will save money by reducing or ignoring safety, they are mistaken. "Not only does their bottom line benefit positively," he said, "but their company reputation stays intact, employees stay safe and healthy…." The results include savings on health care, workers' compensation, training, and turnover costs."

How many of us know a fellow safety professional who has lost his job at one time or another because times got tough and poorly advised employers cut the safety guy first. Or maybe you have been on the receiving end of that scenario.

I listened to a group of top CEO's address the ASSE PDC last week and each of them echoed Coleman's thoughts.

To read the entire article from BLR, click here.