The Concept

The original concept was developed by Milton Jacobs, a Certified Safety Professional of Safety Solution Consultants, Inc. in 2000. The main concept is that safety is a public health challenge (on and off the job) and not just a workplace event. In order for individuals to reconnect with our intrinsic need for safety, home safety topics, stories and concepts are used because they solicit an emotional response. This fosters a holistic approach to safety versus a compliance driven or reactive approach.

The major principles of Home Meets Work!(R) are as follows:

• Safety is a public health issue and not only a workplace event.
• Safety begins at home.
• Safety is a personal and intrinsic value that we all have.
• We must all be challenged to take action.
• Safety Education is an on-going process that never ends.
• Change your mindset.

A major focus of the Home Meets Work!^SM is the education of employees and the development of their on and off the job accident prevention skills. This results in protecting your valuable assets (employees) and also saving money. A recent National Safety Council study has estimated that the average cost of off the job injuries is $718 per employee. If your employee is injured off the job, your health insurance typically covers the cost of the injury, so in the end, prevention is a worthwhile endeavor.