The Value of Safety [Infographic]
In 2012, there were 905,690 days off resulting from occupational illnesses and injuries and these illnesses and injuries cost businesses nearly $170 billion a year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,405 fatal occupational injuries occurred at U.S. workplaces in the year 2013. While this is a staggering figure, it does represent a reduction in fatal injuries of nearly 25 percent since 2003.
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