The Effects of a Tight Economy on Safety Programs and Culture

The Effects of a Tight Economy on Safety Programs and Culture... 

A tight economy could have a serious effect on a company s safety culture and programs. After all, when everyone is pulling together to control costs, this means the safety department does too—or does it The answer to this question is more complicated than one might realize. In most cases, there is very little leeway to cut costs for safety. Let s take an example of a safety incentive plan or safety bonus plan. 

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