Study Reveals 83% of Manufacturing Leaders see Increased Productivity from Safety Programs
Research Examined Impact of Safety Culture on the Bottom-Line
PEORIA, IL (January 12, 2017) – Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a global leader in industrial services specializing in technology-driven equipment maintenance, industrial parts management, and IT support, today announced that a company-sponsored study on workplace safety revealed that 83% of senior management and operations personnel have observed an increase in productivity over time due to the implementation of a safety program, and have seen the costs of injuries and insurance claims decrease as a result.
The research was conducted with Plant Engineering magazine to better understand workplace safety in manufacturing. The research also examined the idea of a safety “culture,” how far safety efforts extend into the plant and beyond, and safety trends and strategies. The primary job functions of the respondents to the study involved engineering, maintenance, or supervisory responsibilities. The average respondent had 24 years of plant or engineering-related industry experience.
The study also examined workgroup safety, safety program benefits and challenges, strategies and technologies used to enforce safety, safety training received, frequency of and contributors to safety meetings, safety’s effect on productivity, personal protective equipment, and the measurement of safety success.
Other key findings of the study:
- 97% of respondents believe their employees feel safe on the job
- More than 75% of respondents were very committed to safety in their facilities
- More than 70% of facilities reported holding regular safety meetings, performing safety audits, and having established a safety committee in order to enforce safety methods
- Another 69% of facilities have implemented job safety analysis procedures
“The results of this survey clearly proves the primary importance of safety within today’s manufacturing environments. Only those manufacturing facilities which continue to emphasize safety as a top-level issue will remain highly productive and competitive in today’s marketplace.”
— David Miller, ATS Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Within the Advanced Technology Services eight tenant culture, safety serves as the foundational core. Committed to striving for zero incidents through continuous improvement and employee engagement, ATS has over 200 site leaders who have been certified as Safety Trained Supervisors by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
About Advanced Technology Services: Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) is a leading global solutions provider that is
driven by a reliability-centered portfolio consisting of industrial maintenance & parts and managed IT services. A steadfast cultural commitment of operational excellence aligns ATS’ people, processes and technologies to continuously improve performance and deliver results for their customers. Headquartered in Illinois with offices and service centers globally, ATS has partnered for over three decades with companies of all sizes throughout the U.S., Mexico and the U.K. For more information visit: www.advancedtech.com.
