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The Importance of Safety in the Workplace
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- Created on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 16:02
Workplace safety is a concern to employers and employees alike. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Labor, report yearly on the rate of work related injuries, illness and fatalities. Today, we take a look at the 2011 OSHA and BLS statistics from all industries and how far we have come in the U.S.since OSHA was established.
Understanding the impact of preventable injuries and fatalities in the workplace is one step closer to prevention. Clear communication of workplace hazards to employees and visitors is a critical part of any safety and health management system. Browse our selection of OSHA compliant safety signs to warn employees and visitors of workplace hazards and communicate your policies on safety.
