Sometimes employers assume being accessible and inclusive only means providing physical access like ramps, accessible bathrooms and automatic opening doors. However, some organisations still struggle to create a workplace that is inclusive or welcoming of people with disability. Many employers realise the importance and benefits of having a strategic approach to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Demonstrating a commitment to accessibility and inclusion To prevent these injuries, watch out for speed, terrain, and visibility.2. The non-roadway category accounts for $1.39 billion, or 2.39 percent, of U.S. This category includes injuries to vehicle occupants that occur off roadways, such as in a factory, field, or parking lot. Non-roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles Make sure your workplace has appropriate signage warning people of any risks, and perform regular inspections to ensure your work environment is safe. This category accounts for $1.87 billion, or 3.22 percent, of the overall national burden. For instance, an employee could bump into a low beam or collide with another person.
These accidents occur when a worker runs into an object or piece of equipment. Examples include workers caught by moving machinery or crushed between two heavy objects. These accidents typically involve an employee having a body part crushed or caught by a workplace object or piece of equipment. This category makes up $2.19 billion, or 3.77 percent, of U.S. Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects Maintain well-lit and uncluttered areas, and make sure your employees are wearing proper shoes at all times. Ensure floors are clean and that slippery surfaces are well-marked. Proper housekeeping is key to avoiding employee injuries. These accidents cost businesses $2.52 billion, or 4.34 percent of the total injury burden. They can also occur when there’s an uneven surface or an unexpected change in flooring or steps. Slip and trips happen when there’s a lack of traction between a person’s shoe and the walking surface. These injuries make up $3.59 billion of workers’ compensation costs in the United States, or 6.18 percent of the total. Motorized land vehicles can include everything from trucks to motorcycles, and an incident can involve the driver, a passenger, or even a pedestrian. Roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles These injuries cost businesses $4.01 billion, or 6.91 percent of the total injury burden. Repetitive actions are often the cause, so they can happen with just about any kind of job. Other exertions or bodily reactionsīodily reactions and exertions rank fifth on the Workplace Safety Index and are caused when a person is engaged in a strenuous effort or excessive physical motion. Protect your employees from these accidents by providing them with the right kind of equipment and fall protection gear. While not as common as same-level falls, they make up 8.73 percent of the total injury burden, resulting in $5.07 billion in overall costs. Falls to lower levelįalling from a height, such as a ladder or a roof, to a lower surface can cause major injuries and even death. Workers who are hit with flying pieces of equipment or machinery accounted for $5.66 billion in workers’ compensation costs, or 9.76 percent of the total. Struck by object or equipmentīeing struck by a falling object or a piece of equipment is one of the leading causes of death in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and other industries aren’t immune from such accidents. These accidents accounted for $10.26 billion in workers’ compensation costs in the United States, or 17.67 percent of the total. Loose wires, wet floors, or even a file cabinet drawer left open can cause people to trip or slip. Same-level falls can occur anywhere and happen to anyone at a workplace, which is why they’re so common. To prevent injuries related to overexertion, be sure to provide your employees with ergonomic equipment and properly train them about safety involving physical tasks.
These injuries cost businesses $12.63 billion in 2019, or 21.76 percent of the overall national burden, according to the 2022 Workplace Safety Index. Overexertion can happen with lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying, or throwing objects.
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