Most employers are concerned about worker safety since injuries or other workplace incidents can impact productivity, morale, and insurance rates, while also leaving the organization vulnerable to lawsuits.

Accordingly, it is no surprise that interviewers will ask candidates about their track record with employee safety, particularly when interviewing candidates for management positions.

The first step is to think about occupational health and safety in a comprehensive manner. Consider all the possible threats to the well being of workers in your past workplace. Of course, physical safety in settings like production, construction, agriculture, mining and transportation comes to mind since accidents are common.