Industrial Health
and Safety
Are you
certain that the machinery or processes within your workplace are
safe?
Do the
machines or processes within your workplace meet the current
applicable safety standards and regulations?
Do you have
the correct documentation for each machine or process confirming your
due diligence in preventing the occurrence of an injury?
These are important
questions that are affecting all companies operating within Ontario
and the pressure to produce answers is increasingly becoming a
priority for everyone. Ontario companies failing to take action are
risking fines in the hundreds of thousands of dollars along with the
possibility of criminal prosecution for individuals involved. These
serious implications demonstrate that unsafe work practices will not
be tolerated by the Ontario government and reaffirms their commitment
to the goal of making Ontario workplaces the safest in the world.
PROACTIVE OR INACTIVE? IT'S YOUR CHOICE!
Companies determined to
operate as world class organizations are recognizing this commitment
by the Ontario government and are voluntarily developing safety
programs to pre-emptively address issues arising within their
facilities. These progressive companies are not simply realizing a
safer work environment and avoiding costly fines, but they are
identifying and resolving compliance issues prior to the occurrence
of a lost-time accident. The prevention of lost-time accidents can
only have a positive economic impact on an organization by leading to
improved overall employee morale and a subsequent increase in
productivity.
HEALTH & SAFETY = ENHANCED PROFITABILITY
In some instances there
is the misconception that an insurance plan is more than enough to
cover costs resulting from an accident, but there are many hidden
costs that would not normally be covered by a claim. These costs may
include some or all of the following:
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Loss of
Contracts
Legal Costs
Property Damage
Management Time
Loss of Reputation
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These unnecessary expenses are preventable by
merely taking a proactive approach to health & safety. It's that
simple.
Still
have questions regarding industrial health & safety?
Contact
us and ask to speak with one of our industrial health &
safety specialists.
Click on the link below
for a PDF version of our Industrial Health & Safety brochure.

June 2005
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