Safety- everyone's buzz word. All my customers take it into concideration at one point- only to have it go by the way side when the bills come in.

The only way a safety program stays on course is when the people higher up understand it's importance. When the entire safety group costs are calculated they must be the less the expensive option to lower safety standards. Most small businesses don't keep track of the cost of lost production, increases in workmans comp insurance rates, etc as close as they need to- to be aware of the costs savings a safety programs offers. My larger customers realize it's importance and do the things neccasary ( & spend the money) on good safety programs.

If you're getting resistance about the benefits and the costs of a safety program, I believe an education into the costs of no or sub- standard safety practices can bring. As always- it's about whatever is cheaper in the long run. (IMHO)