most employers are required to post their employee's on the job injuries and illnesses. For guidance, check out this link: https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/index.html The posting must be in clear sight for employees to review. Yes, it does involve more paperwork, for that I'm not a big fan. However, it is also a time for an employer to take the report and evaluate the cost of doing business "as is" or determine if changes need to be made to their safety program. This I am a big fan.
Over the 25 years I have been in the safety business, many companies have come and gone. For most, I could predict their failure by the way they approached safety. If the company embraces the fundamentals of safety and builds upon them, it will become a way of life. Change in the safety culture is not quick in companies with a lot of "seasoned employees", but it is possible. The employer should give the employee the opportunity to adapt to the change, but adapt they must. Those not following the safety procedures will be asked to do so or leave the company. This is best for everyone involved, because no one wants to have their life exposed to unnecessary risk by them or anyone else.
Be a leader in Safety. Safety is Your Responsibility
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