Worker safety is a big deal for all employers, regardless of their industry. The stats tell the story: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 3 million on-the-job injuries occurred in 2018 and a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. Those injuries often mean significant disruptions and costs to companies as well as impacts on productivity.
These workplace injuries come in all shapes and forms, too. The most common? Overexertion, slips, trips, falls and repetitive motion. And where do you think employees go to treat and get help for these workplace injuries? The nearest clinic, or, in some rural communities, the nearest hospital.
