EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY: BENEFITS AND STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

A safe workplace is a productive one. Employees have a legal right to expect a safe and healthy work environment. Safety measures protect employees as well as equipment and business property. Avoiding or minimizing injuries and damage to equipment and facilities will result in fewer expenses and more profit for the organization. This importance is underscored in this study. This paper examines the impact of these safety practices on employees’ motivation and productivity. This is desktop research. Data are obtained from secondary sources and analyzed through content analysis. Several benefits and strategies are identified in the paper. It concludes by advocating the need for employers to create strategies that ensure and promote safety in their workplaces. This is believed will enhance employees’ motivation, confidence, and performance.