THE Occupational Safety and Health Act (Osha) requires companies to provide a safe workplace for their employees. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Employees have a legal right to expect a safe and healthy work environment. Even though it may seem workplace health and safety are a cost to business owners, they offer advantages in productivity and loyalty.
Most employers would agree that preventing accidents and potential death to employees is a natural priority. Safety issues do not arise out of nefarious intentions but happen when businesses cut corners and do not train employees on safety protocols.