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🚨 The Alarming Truth About Safety 🚨 🌎 Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related injury or illness worldwide? 💔 Every year, 2.3 million workers succumb to work-related injuries and illnesses globally? 🚗 Road accidents claim over 1.35 million lives annually, with many more injuries? 🔒 It's time to take safety seriously! ✨ Every worker returns home safely ✨ Every road user arrives alive ✨ Every community thrives without harm #SafetyIsNotOptional #WorkplaceSafety #RoadSafety #CommunitySafety #TogetherForSafety

As we come to the end of Injury Awareness Week highlighted by Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), statistics cannot sufficiently convey the pain, discomfort, financial pressures, and the impact on personal and family life suffered by injured workers. The effect of a needless injury is far-reaching and felt by the workers, their families, and employers. In addition to work-related injuries, numerous patients are harmed in safety incidents, and road users are injured in accidents. These statistics are alarming and highlight the need for continued vigilance and improvement in safety measures across all sectors. Let's continue to advocate for safer work environments, better patient care, and safer roads. Together, we can make a difference. 

No injury should go unnoticed. This week is Injury Awareness Week, and it is time to highlight cases of negligence in the workplace. According to OSHA, the following cases fit under mandatory reporting criteria: → Death → Days away from work → Restricted work or transfer of assignments → Medical treatment beyond first aid → Loss of consciousness PRIME is here to help navigate any case of injury to get your workers back on track. https://bit.ly/4e8tRAq

A Top 5 For-Hire Carrier was seeing an alarming rate of work-related injuries and Atlas had a solution to help change direction. Read the case study here; https://lnkd.in/gP54k627 #injuryprevention #workplacesafety #employeesafety

#OSHA has published the 2023 data collected under its revised rules for annual injury and illness data submission. https://bit.ly/3JsyBTK #recordkeeping #injurydata #illnessdate #injuryandillnessrates

🧼✨ Don't let the sparkle fool you! Cleaning may seem safe, but it's not without its risks. Oxford Academic reports a shocking 32% annual injury rate for cleaners, which is 2-3 times higher than all other healthcare workers😲 At Vanguard Cleaning, the safety and well-being of our staff is our main priority. Check out our latest article where we dive into the occupational hazards cleaners face and how they can be tackled!👇 https://bit.ly/4cr6ZeF #OccupationalHealth #SafetyFirst #CleaningHazards #Cleaning #VanguardCleaning

In recognition of National Safety Month and this week's focus on Slips and falls in the workplace, please remember the following information: One of the leading causes of preventable injury-related deaths is falls. In fact, in 2022, 30% of non-preventable injuries were due to slips and falls. Remember to keep the work area clear of hazards and immediately clean up any spills. Always place a warning sign over a spill or wet area. #NSM

In recognition of National Safety Month and this week's focus on Slips and falls in the workplace, please remember the following information: One of the leading causes of preventable injury-related deaths is falls. In fact, in 2022, 30% of non-preventable injuries were due to slips and falls. Remember to keep the work area clear of hazards and immediately clean up any spills. Always place a warning sign over a spill or wet area. #NSM

Whether it’s the safety of your staff or those you serve, don’t wait for something bad to happen; start improving your safety program today!  Workplace injuries and tragedies are often preventable with proper planning and adherence to quality and safety standards. Prioritizing safety not only protects your team and customers but also fosters trust, productivity, and satisfaction.  With Qi Suite resources and training, your organization can build a culture of safety and compliance, helping everyone be safe and sound.📧: [email protected]  #NationalSafetyMonth #SafetyTraining #SafetyCulture #WorkplaceSafety #PreventAccidents #HealthAndSafety #QiSuite #Compliance #Quality

🔥 Find out about OSHA's proposed Heat Rule at this Friday's Small Business Roundtable! RSVP today! Comments are due Dec. 30, 2024. -The proposed standard would apply to all employers conducting outdoor and indoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction. The standard would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in their workplace. The heat triggers for this rule are 80 and 90 degrees.