There's No Excuse For Unsafe Acts is an 8-minute online course that addresses the common justifications employees use for bypassing safety procedures, including time pressure, overconfidence, and complacency. It is designed for all employees across industries as a reinforcement tool for existing safety programs and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the private sector recorded approximately 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023. OSHA and safety researchers consistently estimate that the vast majority of workplace incidents involve some element of human behavior - shortcuts, distractions, or deliberate disregard for established procedures. Common excuses like "I've always done it this way" or "It only takes a second" are precursors to the injuries that cost employers an average of $42,000 per medically consulted injury according to the National Safety Council.
This course confronts the rationalizations employees use to justify unsafe behavior and makes the case that no shortcut, deadline, or convenience is worth the risk of injury or death. The training uses real-world scenarios to show how PPE violations, procedural shortcuts, and overconfidence lead to preventable incidents. At just 8 minutes, it is ideal as a toolbox talk supplement, a refresher after an incident, or a recurring awareness module in your training rotation.
OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to maintain workplaces free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. While unsafe acts are often attributed to individual behavior, OSHA holds employers responsible for establishing and enforcing safe work practices. Serious violations carry penalties of up to $16,550 per instance, and willful violations can reach $165,514. Beyond regulatory fines, the National Safety Council estimates the total cost of workplace injuries at over $167 billion annually, including wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, and administrative costs. Training that addresses behavioral safety and eliminates the excuses employees use to bypass procedures is a recognized best practice for reducing incident rates.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.