My recent conversation with R. Makund, CEO of Benchmark Gensuite, located at Mason. Ohio convinced me of the need to achieve greater employee safety in chain stores. He told me that EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), a company agency at Mason, Ohio has issued regulations to prevent accidents and provide greater safety in stores. EHS can issue fines for non-compliance.
Benchmark Gensuite works globally with companies including Dollar General
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The problem is that big corporate employers are under fire to improve worker’s injury rates. Most recently manufacturers and popular chain stores received penalties and damage to their reputation due to severe accidents. New OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations and initiatives like NSC’s (National Safety Council) “Work to Zero” is the beginning of societal pushback.
Mr. Makund and his associates help companies predict potential serious incidents (PSI) and prevent accidents in real time by combining on-the-ground employee engagement with technology that can pinpoint hazards and generate preventative measures that company executives can implement immediately.
Benchmark Gensuite works with 20% of the Fortune 500 companies and claims to have more than three million global users across 35 industries to bridge the gap between management and workers to create a culture powered by technology. With AI use cases for supply chain being so hot, one can now expect significant results. For instant, Makund said he is expecting significant, rapid results.
POSTSCRIPT: The need for a safer workplace has been the focus of many retailers. During the pandemic, the supply chains were under pressure since deliveries were slowed, and the merchandise was needed. Mr. Makund and his team were often called upon to help companies overcame these obstacles.
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