 The original concept was developed
by Milton Jacobs, a Certified Safety Professional
of Safety
Solution
Consultants, Inc. in 2000. The main concept is that
safety is a public health challenge (on and off the
job) and not just a workplace event. In order for
individuals to reconnect with our intrinsic need
for safety, home
safety topics, stories and concepts are used because
they solicit an emotional response. This fosters
a holistic approach to safety versus a compliance
driven
or reactive approach.
The major principles of Home
Meets Work!SM are as follows:
- Safety is a public health
issue and not only a workplace event.
- Safety begins
at home.
- Safety is a personal and intrinsic value
that we all have.
- We must all be challenged to
take action.
- Safety Education is an on-going process
that never ends.
- Change your mindset.
A major focus of the Home
Meets Work!SM is the education of employees and
the development of their
on and off
the job accident prevention skills. This results
in protecting your valuable assets (employees)
and also
saving money. A recent National Safety Council
study has estimated that the average cost of
off the job
injuries is $718 per employee. If your employee
is injured off the job, your health insurance
typically covers the cost of the injury, so in the
end, prevention
is a worthwhile endeavor.
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