ROI OF SAFETY

摘要

Would you spend $1 to save $2 in the future? How would you feel about $3 or $4 or $6 in future savings for every dollar you spend now? The choice may seem like an easy one, but when that first dollar becomes millions of dollars, and the savings may not be seen until years later, spending money up front can become harder to justify. This is a situation in which many occupational safety and health professionals find themselves when trying to convince upper management that investing in training or equipment will lead to safer workplaces. But experts say the savings exist, and - armed with the right figures on the costs of injuries - safety pros should be able to successfully argue that investments in safety will result in savings down the line.