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.
Instead of calculating a per-employee cost, you now pay just:
$29/month × 10 locations = $290/month total
That's only pennies per employee a month!
That $290 gives your entire team at at all 10 locations access to:
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13 OSHA-compliant restaurant safety 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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Real-time tracking for documentation
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Monthly reminder emails to keep safety top of mind
Your managers don’t have to lift a finger — the training is automated, documented, and reinforced all year long.
Real-World Results
Even at OSHA’s lowest ROI estimate:
$290/month × 12 months = $3,480/year → Potential return = $17,400 to $20,880/year
That’s without even factoring in morale, retention, or regulatory protection.
And 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.
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