KNOW THE FACTS!

April is Injury Prevention Month. Take the time this month to look at your training programs, replace any faded signs or ripped marking tape and stock up on essential protective wear.

Emedco gathered these facts from the National Safety Council to keep you aware of common injuries and increase your knowledge of their consequences. Every year, companies spend billions of dollars on workplace injuries and time lost due to employee absence. Be proactive and save your budgets!

4.1 million people suffer a workplace injury each year

185 people (in the US) die each day from workplace injuries

Workplace Costs for Unintentional Injuries/Deaths: $164.7 billion

Lost quality of life costs an additional $3,080.1 billion

Total days lost: 80,000,000

Cause of most common injury: Falls from one level to another

Most costly injury: head/central nervous system

Most common part of the body injured: Back

Most common injury for missing work: being stuck by an object

Construction laborers have highest injury rates

Be prepared! Add anti-slip signage to areas with wet floors; mark foot routes with brightly colored tape and move them away from forklift traffic; stock up on harnesses for employees that are constantly working at above the ground or in a confined space; clearly mark all machine hazards with a noticeable label.

These easy and affordable steps can save you money in the long run, and can save your employees from life-long injuries.