Description
You are the new safety director. The CEO and CFO called you into the office and said, "Hi, welcome to the company and what was your name again? And by the way, we haven't had an accident loss here for over 25 years. Our operation was and remains safe. So, why spend money on more safety stuff that doesn't appear to be needed?" Briefly include some of the program and global elements and considerations for a safety program and risk management.
What would a justifiable statement sound like if explaining the need for a safety program? Your response should be professional, succinct, objective and in terms (economics?) a CEO and CFO might understand.
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: SAFETY MEASURES
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Safety Measures
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SAFETY MEASURES
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Introduction
Safety operations isn’t always a given. Although there have been 25 years of no safety
issues, that doesn’t mean that an accident could happen. Nobody can be sure what could happen
in any given minute considering safety conditions and protocols. There is a saying, ‘Better safe
than sorry’ that all organizations must practice. Those employed in any industry are entitled to a
safe working environment, and preventions of accidents should be the concern for all companies
(“HSE,” n.d.). Risk and safety are essential concepts that all must adhere to. Incorporating risk
assessments and adhering to safety programs ensures that all involved in the workplace are safe.
The risk assessments are based upon the ...