The most important assets of any organization are its people. A business that aspires to success must protect its assets therefore employee health and safety are the primary concerns of all successful organizations. Workplace-related accidents interfere with the primary assets of a company by causing suffering and possible disability in the injured individual. Moreover accidents cost money and time and more seriously, they may cause fear and decreased morale in other employees. The emotional toll among all involved is a devastating blow and can lead alienation and feelings of disjointedness among workers who continue the job.
Teamwork is one of the most important ways to win the battle against workplace injury and death.
Teamwork requires that each player perform a certain task as best and efficiently as possible in order for the group to be successful. Each member has certain responsibilities to themselves and the team and in this way tasks are completed. Applying this concept to safety brings to the forefront the importance of working together from top echelon management to the most junior employee. Each individual in the hierarchy has responsibilities and with teamwork these duties are spelled out clearly and concisely so no confusion or errors result. Moreover, the principle of teamwork involves equal participation by all members including management and employees.