Keeping workers safe can be difficult regardless of the industry, so it's no wonder that employers are attempting to make facilities and worksites less dangerous. According to KOB News, New Mexico has seen a 12 percent decline in the number of nonfatal accidents in workplaces across the state. This data comes from a report by the New Mexico Environment Department, which cites improvements in workplace training as one of the reasons for this change.
Employers can embrace simulation development to work toward similar improvements at their facilities, no matter how safe or dangerous they believe their workplaces currently are. In fact, even facilities that are mostly free from hazards could stand to improve their safety protocols for when the unthinkable occurs.
The use of simulation software is helpful for these work sites because it teaches employees how to handle dangerous situations. When time is of the essence and immediate responses are necessary, it is easy to see how frequent practice and customized simulation development could help employees develop the necessary skills to mitigate workplace injuries. Consider implementing such a training model to make sure your employees are safe regardless of their tasks.
Contact Christy Beiermann at cbeiermann@csesoftware.com or 1.309.263.7595 and ask for a simulation demo today!
