There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9-percent increase from 4,764 in 2020, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the workplace is attributed to falls, which account for 36.5% of all workplace deaths and result in multiple workplace injuries every year.
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
5 things to keep workplace safe
- Keep a clean and organized workstations and avoid any unnecessary items.
- Provide your employees with safety equipment necessary for their jobs.
- Conduct proper training and education to help workers understand the workplace safety protocols.
- Regularly inspect equipment and maintain the premises to avoid potential incidents.
- Maintain physical and occupational health services for your employees through human performance evaluations and conduct regular medical examinations, screenings, and assessments to detect early signs of work-related illnesses or conditions.
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Stay tuned with us in June, which is National Safety Month!
References:
https://www.osha.gov/safety-management/hazard-prevention
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf
https://www.ecompliance.com/blog/8-workplace-safety-tips/