In addition to their social costs, workplace injuries and illnesses have a major impact on an employer's bottom line.  Businesses spend over $170 billion a year on costs associated with occupational injuries and illnesses -- expenditures that come straight out of company profits, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.   

Empowering employees to work safely through initiatives such as safety training programs provides workers with the safety knowledge needed for a safe and successful business, an important strategy  necessary in today's competitive global marketplace.