Preventing Construction Accidents by Creating a Culture of Safety
Assuring a culture of safety on construction sites, allow a construction company not only to to make sure employees are safe and accidents are prevented but also to keep employees’ compensation costs under control control and have a spotless reputation.
Even small construction companies can install a few metrics that can go a long way in preventing accidents and reducing costs such as:
- Substance abuse programs: previous studies have shown that alcohol and/or drugs are involved in one third of construction accidents. A strict alcohol and drug policy and the implementation of alcohol and drug testing programs can lead to a reduction in construction accidents