You see it every day, workers without fall protection, commercial vehicles that look like they are falling apart, lifting or carrying heavy items without support, backing up without spotters, forklifts operated unsafely, and a general lack of concern.
Many immediately think about the financial implications that result from these types of events.
Yes, workers compensation costs can be expensive, but as leaders, the expense of an accident can’t be our first concern.
As leaders, we must care about the health and safety of our team because they are human.
We should be far more concerned about the impact on the individual and their family that a workplace accident can cause.
The first concern of every leader should be each member of the team returning home in the same or better condition than they arrived.
It is that simple.
You either care about people or you don’t. If you don’t, you aren’t a leader.
