Road Safety Advisor Poll Results
This month’s answer:
The average cost of a road crash-related claim in BC in 2022 was $57,450. That’s almost twice as much as the average cost of other work-related claims.
How people are voting:
In 2022, the average cost of a work-related claim in BC was $31,074. How much was the average cost of a road crash-related claim?
Why this is important
Road safety helps to keep your employees injury-free while generating a significant return on your investment.
Employees deserve to go home safe at the end of their shift. Your organization deserves to benefit from the financial and operational benefits.
For example, preventing crashes can improve your bottom line. You can see savings on:
- Premiums for worker and vehicle insurance
- Training for replacement workers
- Repair bills
Your organization benefits in many other ways too, including:
- Reduced turnover rate
A safe work environment helps boost employee morale, which helps staff retention.
- Advantage in recruitment
A safety culture can help attract new staff and new clients.
- Increased productivity
Fewer injured employees mean less downtime. It also means your organization can focus on core business activities rather than dealing with injury-related issues.