When most people head off to work in the morning, the last thing they're probably thinking about is whether the job they're walking into is going to cause them injury or even death.
As a small business owner, you may think that risk management is something only “larger” companies need to worry about. The truth is, potential risks can have an impact on any sized company if not properly managed. Businesses can suffer detrimental effects such as financial loss, regulatory penalties and loss of growth potential. According to a recent study from the Project Management Institute, companies with sound risk management knowledge and implementation are on average 15% more successful.