If Your Employees Are Being Injured… Protect Them by Developing a Zero Accident Program

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Zero Accident Program

Zero Accident Program (ZAP) is a viewpoint stating that no one ought to be injured as the result of an accident in the workplace. In accident prevention terms, Zero Accident Program proposes that all accidents can be prevented and offers a basis for learning from accidents and improving processes should they occur. Top-down buy in is firmly at the root of any successful organizational ZAP strategy.
Zero Accident Program aims to completely eliminate all events that result in an injury, property damage, or lost workday case. If safety goals are not set at zero, an employer sends a message to employees that severe and disabling incidents are acceptable.
Safety must be an integral component of an overall business plan for any company. Safety controls must be designed into every aspect of a job, thereby promoting awareness and continuous improvement in the program.

Safety Culture Change

The first step toward achieving zero accidents is to pursue a change in the overall safety culture. A culture is an attitude that develops over time, based upon learning, personal experiences, beliefs, and upbringing. When there is change in a cultural norm, most people tend to resist the change. Safety culture change is an evolving process for some and a revolution for others.
How does the culture change? There are many ways to achieve the desired results of zero accidents. The fundamental methods involve a grassroots approach of empowering the employee. In addition, top management support and promoting leadership actions within the organization will enhance the visibility of the safety culture. Let Alpha Risk help design your zero accident program.

Case Studies

  • 1 National construction company, 25 states, 2,500 employees lowered annual WC incurred losses from $2,500,000 to $300,000 in three years.
  • 2 Property management company in 7 states with 1,500 employees lowered annual WC incurred losses from $1,400,000 to $390,000 in two years.
  • 3 Property management/commercial custodial company in three states with 1,000 employees lowered annual WC incurred losses from $1,200,000 to $150,000 in one year…in year two incurred losses were $190,000.
  • 4 Juice processing company with 750 employees lowered annual WC incurred losses from $1,500,000 to $275,000 in two years and $230,000 in three years.