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Environment Health and Safety Programs Value Proposition

In today's safety conscious workplace coupled with the many EH&S laws that have been passed to protect the workers and the environment, workplace safety is at the forefront of getting work done. However, some leaders are still viewing the EH&S component of the company program as a use of funds that can be contributed to other processes or products. On the other hand, some leaders have discovered that an effective EH&S program is worth the investment, and they continue to contribute to improvement in the program. The outcome of their investments has included the following at a minimum:

• Reduction of injuries and illness
• Reduction in the cost associated with injuries and illness
• Lower experience modification rates (EMR)
• Lower worker compensation costs
• Increase in confidence of workers, stakeholders, and customers

The leaders who are supportive of an effective EH&S program have been on the receiving end of dealing with and recovering from accidents that impacted workers and their families. They are too familiar with the issues that accompany accidents that go beyond dealing with the injuries and the cost associated with a potential stop work for the process that was involved in the accident.

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Components of Corporate Environment Health and Safety Program
EH&S programs focus on all aspects of human health in the workplace and protection of the environment. These programs are designed to address all of the physical, chemical, and biological factors that can be present in the workplace that can potentially cause harm to employees. The success of an EH&S...
(Lean implementation : applications and hidden costs)
The Role of an Effective Environment Health and Safety Program
An effective EH&S program has an objective with a documented strategy that is designed to prevent accidents, occupational illness and injuries, and prevent negative impacts to the environment. An effective program should begin with a policy statement that has the full support of senior management. The...
(Lean implementation : applications and hidden costs)
Environment Health and Safety in a Lean Environment
Effective environment health and safety (EH&S) practices in conjunction with sound Lean practices can help organizations gain a competitive advantage in the business in which they compete. Typical areas that comprise EH&S include industrial hygiene, radiation safety, occupational health, conventional...
(Lean implementation : applications and hidden costs)
The Synergy between Lean and Health and Safety Programs
Where do Lean and EH&S meet? The principles and tenets of Lean are closely aligned with the tenets of H&S. The challenge is that the linking is not often thought of or linked in such a way that the two functions are complementary in implementation. There are articles and books written linking Lean and...
(Lean implementation : applications and hidden costs)
Environment, Health, and Safety Aspects
The primary catalysis for beginning the project stemmed from the need to address the health and safety of the workers. Under the law, workers are entitled to a safe workplace, and employers are obligated to provide a safe workplace for workers. In a safety conscious work environment, workers are encouraged...
(Lean implementation : applications and hidden costs)
Successful Hospital Health and Safety Programs
University Medical Center at Brackenridge, Austin, Texas A board member of this institution in 2005 asked how safe were employees and patients. After a study and comparison with other similar institutions, University Medical Center at Brackenridge determined that they were not among the best and...
(Best practices for environmental health : environmental pollution, protection, quality and sustainability)
Health and Safety Program
The ODA established a program that stepped through the elements required for a comprehensive approach to health and safety. This is shown in Figure 8.1. The philosophy was straightforward: establishing the health and safety aims and aspirations of the program and outlining some of the key methods to...
(Safety and Health Competence:A Guide for Cultures of Prevention)
Environment, health and safety
The PPP contract must stipulate that the project company must also warrant that environmental, health and safety conditions are met for the employees and the end-users of the project. Breach of contractual undertakings The contracting administrative authority, after coordination with the concerned...
(Public Private Partnership Contracts: The Middle East and North Africa)
Health and Safety in the Work Environment
Part of the definition of healthy workplaces involves the extent to which organizations engage in initiatives aimed at health and safety. Champoux and Brun (2003) noted that there is relatively little research pertaining to small businesses in North America, particularly with attention to Occupational...
(Occupational Health and Safety for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises.)