At a Glance facts

How do employers benefit from the Work Site Safety program?

Increased:

  • staff morale
  • employee motivation
  • happy employees mean happy customers
  • responsible public image

Decreased:

  • crashes
  • legal expenses
  • insurance claims
  • staff turnover

How do employees benefit from the Work Site Safety program?

safety

Employees in a safe enviroment have greater confidence in themselves.

health

Employees take comfort in knowing that their workplace is safe.

productivity

Employees are more productive in a safe workplace.

morale

Employees who are part of a team, get the job done and enjoy the benefits of higher morale.

security

Employees appreciate employer policies that keep them safe and secure.

well-being

Employees have an enhanced sense of well-being.

Why work safety?

Look at the numbers.

  • The ages at which motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans: 15-34.
  • Approximately what it costs an employer when a worker is injured on the job in a traffic crash: $43,000.
  • Over 100 North Dakota traffic fatalities last year.
  • Nearly 50% were alcohol-related.
  • Many were not wearing a seat belt.
  • $0 for your own easy-to-implement North Dakota Work Site Safety Program.

Every company is looking for ways to reduce costs and increase productivity. The loss of each North Dakota employee in a traffic crash costs society nearly $1,040,000. These costs include: medical care, legal expense, property damage and lost productivity.

Traffic crashes are the number one cause of employee death in the workplace. North Dakota continues to rank among the lowest in the nation for seat belt usage and among the highest in percent of alcohol-related fatalities. These, along with other high risk factors, contributed to over100 traffic deaths last year. As a responsible employer, you can help prevent these senseless tragedies.

The North Dakota Work Site Safety Program was designed to enhance your existing or start a new safety program in your company. Call (701)225-4677 today!

North Dakota Work Site Safety Program
PO Box 527
Dickinson, ND 58602-0527
www.ndworksite.org