Workplace safety and health is one of the most difficult goals for employers to achieve. A worker is injured on the job every seven seconds, leading to 104 million lost production days in a year. Employees in the medical, manufacturing and construction industries are especially prone to the top three types of injuries that result in lost workdays — sprains and strains, chronic or acute pain and cuts or lacerations.

The specific vulnerabilities of your workplace depend on the industry you serve. Medical professionals are at high risk of needle sticks as well as infections. Construction workers have less potential to pick up an infection from work but are more likely to fall from a height or get injured by mishandled equipment. Across all industries, slips and falls account for about $70 billion in health care costs annually.

Improving workplace safety and taking a preventative approach can keep your workers healthy and on the job. Better safety practices also reduce your company’s chances of having to pay workers’ compensation and face higher insurance rates after an injury. In combination with your specialized knowledge of your workplace, the following 10 tips can help you strengthen your workplace safety culture. Continue reading →