Introduction

According to the UN, 2.78 million people lose their lives every year worldwide due some workplace accidents or work-related-hazard-borne diseases. A further 374 million employees sustain injuries at work that do not result in death. This translates to 7,500 people dying every single day! So the importance of workplace safety is not overstated in any way! 

As businesses globally have begun to recognize its importance, they’ve been investing more time, energy, and money into EHS programs to ensure worker safety. Over time, businesses have also realized that a workplace that protects its employees from injuries and illness often benefits with:

• Lowered costs of injury/illness-related compensations,
• Lowered loss of time and cost associated with absenteeism/turnover,
• Increased productivity and quality of work,
• Increased morale of employees. 

Putting employee safety as a priority also sets you apart from the competition and helps you attract the best talent. In fact, 71% employee population believe that the feeling of safety at work is a crucial part of their job satisfaction. It’s one way to make workers feel appreciated is to show regular interest in their welfare and safety, and it contributes to the work culture of your company in great ways. 

And when your company’s culture is all about individual safety and health, employees are likely to follow in your footsteps and contribute to a work environment that’s safe and secure. And that’s one of the best ways to ensure workplace safety, i.e. motivating your employees to actively participate in maintaining a safe environment. So, how can you ensure that your employees are empowered with the right resources and knowledge of:

• Safety policies,  
• Best practices on the field, and
• The right way to carry out operational procedures.

Yes, you’ve guessed it right! The answer is through training and certification during the onboarding process. And the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) program can benefit from an advanced EHS platform when it comes to employee training programs and certification management with:

• Streamline training and certification management,
• Enhance learning, and 
• Beat the challenges of traditional training programs.