• Home
  • Blog
    • Resources
    • Business Partner Magazine Archive
  • About Us
    • Cookie Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Website Use
  • Contacts

Business Partner Magazine

Tips and advice for entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs

  • Business Success
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Employees
  • Technology
  • Start-up
  • Productivity
  • Communication

3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Safety Training in the Workplace

February 5, 2018 by Guest Post

Click here to get this post in PDF

Too long to read? Enter your email to download this post as a PDF. We will also send you our best business tips every 2 weeks in our newsletter. You can unsubscribe anytime.

Enter your NameEnter your Email Address

fire hose box - health and safety in the workplaceEveryone wants to be safe, regardless of whether it is at home, out on the streets, or in the workplace. No one wants to be exposed to danger or harm of any kind. To be able to live freely and enjoy life, most people will put their safety, and that of their loved ones, over anything else.

The business of being safe

For businesses of any size, health and safety training for employees should be a top consideration. There are many benefits that can be obtained from being conscious of each business member’s occupational welfare. It is imperative that every employer is aware and practice safety precautions, as well as conduct information drives and training about safety in the workplace.

Investing in the safety training of each and every steward of the company can bring about crucial learning that will be to the advantage of the company. With the proper knowledge, employees will have the skill to protect the equipment they use, the facilities of the company, each other, and their personal selves against accidents at work. At the same time, their understanding of workplace safety will also contribute to lowering the associated cost to your business.

Here are three simple reasons why safety training in the workplace is a must:

1. Productivity loss

Studies have found that an employee’s happiness can influence productivity. If employees are well taken care of, with their health and safety being looked after in the work premises, they are more likely to focus on their jobs. If they’re not overworked due to inefficient processes that may lead to mishaps, then they can concentrate on doing their responsibilities well.

Those who are satisfied with their work tend to be happy campers. Their high morale leads to a better work environment, improved loyalty for the company, and reduced inclination to switch jobs. This will also mean better work output and quality.

2. Financial consequences

A company that takes on the responsibility of training its employees on the advantages of safety in the workplace also reaps financial rewards.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 1.3 million workers in Great Britain suffer from work-related illnesses, which corresponds to 31.2 million lost working days. These figures translate to individuals and businesses losing an estimated £14.9 billion on costs related to occupational injuries and illnesses.

Savings can also be earned by companies who conduct safety training as workers tend to be healthier and, therefore, take fewer sick leaves. When workers are often injured and sick, there is a risk of increased faulty products or output. It also means higher absentee rates and increased retraining costs.

3. Reputation repercussions

Disgruntled employees caused by employee neglect in the workplace can also lead to damaged company reputations. This will then translate to big financial and credibility losses.

In the age of new technology where rants can be magnetized with a push of a button, companies’ reputations can be razed to the ground in an instant. Costly and noisy lawsuits can generate negative publicity which, in turn, might influence the decision of possible customers, bidders, and other stakeholders. Being embroiled in these kinds of crises affects the company’s brand equity, intellectual capital, goodwill and overall market value.

Even the turnover and acquisition rate can be affected and will create a manpower drain, low productivity, and increased risk of faulty products or decline in services.

Invest in progress

It is a company’s legal duty to provide a safe and healthy environment for all its workers – including contractors and work-from-home employees. Through a strong safety and health management system, the welfare of each member can be looked after, which then will contribute to the company’s success.

When everyone is in tip-top shape, the chances of your company being in the pink of health will also be a huge possibility. More importantly, having the welfare of your people — the backbone of your business — in mind will also mean security and peace of mind for you.

You may also like: How Fire Safety Training Can Help Employees at Work

About the Author

Dave Newgass is the owner and Managing Director of Wise Global Training Ltd. Born and raised in a small California coastal fishing town but now living in the United Kingdom, Dave’s goal is to ensure that clients are not only happy with the IOSH and NEBOSH online courses they purchase from Wise Global Training Ltd., but are also happy with the total experience as a whole.

https://www.facebook.com/wiseglobaltraining

Filed Under: Health and Safety, Training Tagged With: Health and Safety, HSE, Training, workplace

Trackbacks

  1. How Improving Health and Safety Practices Help Small Businesses - Business Partner Magazine says:
    September 11, 2018 at 9:12 am

    […] You may also like: 3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Safety Training in the Workplace […]

  2. Workers' Compensation and Your Small Business – What to Do When an Employee Sustains an Injury at Work - Business Partner Magazine says:
    November 20, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    […] You may also like: 3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Safety Training in the Workplace […]

  3. Safety Tips While Using Scaffolding - Business Partner Magazine says:
    December 24, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    […] You may also like: 3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Safety Training in the Workplace […]

  4. Safeguard Your Small Business Today - Business Partner Magazine says:
    August 13, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    […] You may also like: 3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Safety Training in the Workplace […]

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Disclosure

We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page.

Recent Posts

  • Best Practices for Organic SEO in 2023: A Comprehensive Guide for British Businesses
  • Personal Protection Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide for British Dog Lovers
  • Make Money Online: 3 Ways to Boost Your Income with NordFX
  • Understanding Asbestos Management Plans
  • How to Crush Your eCommerce Sales Goals: Top Tactics You Need to Know

Categories

Archives

Digital Marketing Agency

ReachMore Banner

Tags

Accounting apps bitcoin brand business growth business skills business success communication cryptocurrency Customer Service Data design ecommerce Efficiency employees Featured Article finance finances Health and Safety infographic insurance Investing investment legal legal services legal tips Management Marketing marketing strategy Outsourcing productivity property Real estate sales security SEO Social Media software starting a business startup Technology Trading Training website workplace

Disclosure

We earn commissions if you shop through the links on this page.

Digital Marketing Agency

ReachMore Banner

Business Partner Magazine

Business Partner Magazine provides business tips for small business owners (SME). We are your business partner helping you on your road to business success.

Have a look around the site to discover a wealth of business-focused content.

Here’s to your business success!

Copyright © 2023 - Business Partner Magazine·