SAFE 101 Chapter 2

Safety Health & Environmental Professional DEFINING THE ROLE Save Lives Avoid harm to workers Maintain Productivity Encourage retention of productive workers

SHE Professional ECONOMIC ISSUES Cost of Safety ETHICAL ISSUES Doing the right thing GLOBALIZATION Trade & Travel

SH&E Benefits to Managers Gain/Maintain Public Trust Loss of market share, ability to generate revenue, product boycott, negative media coverage, etc. Cost Reduction Workers’ compensation reduction, loss prevention Worker Retention Workplace wellness efforts Increased Productivity Elevated morale

Training SH&E Professional Specialized training in a particular discipline Generalist training to understand multiple disciplines Business training to provide a deeper understanding of business measures and practices

SH&E Liability PERSONAL LIABILITY of SHE PROFESSIONAL or CONSULTANT (Things that keep me awake at night) PL protections

SH & E Liability http://www.safetynewsalert.com/owner- supervisor-jailed-for-workers-death/ http://www.ishn.com/articles/95631-safety- manager-sent-to-prison-for-lying-about- workplace-injuries