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One of the most valuable assets employers have is employees. This is true if the employer is a small business, large corporation, or a government agency. Investing in a workplace injury and illness prevention program has proven to be one of the best and most cost effective ways employers can protect both their human and physical assets. Accidents Cost Money The direct costs of workplace injuries and illnesses (medical expenses and worker’s compensation benefits) are well known. What may not be so well known are the indirect or hidden costs of accidents, which are often 3-4 times greater than the direct cost. Consider what one lost workday injury/illness could cost in terms of: productive time lost by an injured employee productive time lost by supervisors time and costs to resume operations after the accident time and costs to hire other individuals to replace the injured worker time and cost to repair or replace any damaged equipment reduced morale and perhaps efficiency overtime costs adverse publicity administrative costs increased agency premiums Controlling Losses The success of many corporations and states such as and has shown that a comprehensive written health and safety program will significantly reduce the associated with workplace injuries and illnesses. Research has also shown that an effective safety program will have a positive effect on employee morale and productivity. The process of establishing your written health and safety program will help you identify what has to be done in your organization to control hazards and promote greater health and safety awareness among employees and supervisors. Developing a written program will also help you outline the policies that are necessary to achieve your injury and illness prevention goals. State of Injury and Illness Prevention Program In the State of , public sector employers are required by law (Wisconsin Statute 101.055) to provide a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. A summary of this statute and its requirements are detailed in Appendix A. Additional requirements for public employee safety and health are codified in Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter 32. Further, Executive Order #194 was signed by Governor Tommy G. Thompson on July 30, 1993 to advance the health and safety of state employees in the workplace. What follows are guidelines, inspection checklists and sample that will assist state agencies and institutions in developing their own written health and safety program as mandated by the Governor's Executive Order and further supported by State Statues and Department of Commerce Administrative Codes.