Keep Safe Stay Cool Complete Guide - Importance of safety at workplace | Page 8

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Wages for work not performed
Increased workers' compensation insurance costs
Damage to equipment or machinery
Hiring and/or training new employees
Decline in product quality and worker morale
Decline in worker morale
High turnover and lost work time
The cost of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths is much greater than the cost of workers'
compensation insurance alone. Insurance is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these
costs.
73% of Maine business people surveyed in 2003 believe a comprehensive safety and health
program reduces workers' compensation insurance rates and improves the work
environment. Over 80% believe it reduces overall injury expenses.
Safety Pays for Everyone
The cost of injury prevention is far less than the cost of an injury. A safe and healthy workplace
attracts and retains quality employees. It's an asset to a community, operates more efficiently
and enjoys a healthy bottom line. The business and the workers thrive in a safe, healthy,
respectful and caring environment
Safe and healthy workplaces:
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Have more satisfied, productive workers who
o Produce higher quality products and services
o Return to work more quickly after an injury or illness
o Feel loyal to the organization
Are better places to work
Retain employees
Establish positive community relations
VI.
Electrical Safety Work Practices Plan
This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It
includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices
and the required precautionary practices when using portable electric equipment.
It is the responsibility of each exposed employee's immediate supervisor to ensure that the
employee has received the training necessary to safely perform his or her duties. This training
will be given via classroom and on-the-job instruction and is to be documented. Exposed
employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety related work practices required by
MIOSHA General Industry Standards Part 40, and safety related work practices contained
within the National Electric Code as they pertain to their respective job assignments.
Additional training requirements for qualified persons are also mandated.