Why Safety Training Pays for Itself Many Times Over
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Is it really worth putting time and money into a safety training program?”
The answer is yes—and not just because it’s the right thing to do. It’s because the return on your investment is measurable.
According to OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), for every $1 you spend on safety training, you get $5 to $6 back in savings.
That’s not marketing fluff—that’s real data from businesses just like yours.
Why the ROI Is So High
What does effective safety training actually prevent?
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Emergency room visits and burn treatments
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Lost work time
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Hiring and training replacement staff
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OSHA inspections and fines
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Lawsuits and legal fees
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Increased insurance premiums
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Equipment damage
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Brand reputation damage
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And the unthinkable—permanent disability or death
When even a single accident can cost tens of thousands of dollars, it’s easy to see how just a few hundred dollars in training pays for itself—fast.
The Math in Action
Let’s say you’re a franchisee with 10 stores, averaging 30 employees each.
That’s 300 employees total.
If your insurance provider* offers REST (Restaurant Employee Safety Training), your initial investment might be:
$5 per employee × 300 employees = $1,500
That $1,500 gives your entire team lifetime access to:
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13 safety training modules
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Quizzes to reinforce learning
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Printable certificates
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Matching safety posters
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Monthly reminder emails
And here’s the kicker:
Once an employee is enrolled, they keep access forever—no need to pay again next year. If an employee stays 3–4 years, you’ve trained them once but benefit from years of safer work habits.
Real-World Results
Even at OSHA’s lowest ROI estimate:
$1,500 × 4 = $6,000 in reduced claims, lost time, and turnover—in year one alone.
One 13-unit franchise, with an average of 30 employees per location, saved over $189,000 in workers’ comp claims by year four using REST.
Their team was safer.
Their premiums dropped.
They never looked back.
It’s not magic—it’s smart business.
*Check with your provider to see if REST is already included in your benefits package.
Train Your Team Members for Less Than the Cost of Coffee.
You don’t need a subscription to protect your people.
Get $260 worth of restaurant safety training — all 13 short OSHA-aligned modules, with quizzes, certificates, and lifetime access — for just $5 per employee.
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