National Safety Council calls on employers to ensure safety of temporary and contract workers
Employers and staffing agencies should work together to save lives and prevent injuries
Source: National Safety Council press release
The National Safety Council is calling for host employers and staffing agencies to coordinate and share responsibility for assuring the health and safety of temporary and contract workers. State-by state-data show temporary workers can have double the risk of suffering severe injuries at work[i] and often are assigned to higher risk jobs. Increased injuries and deaths among these workers indicates the need for host employers and staffing agencies to clearly define their respective roles so each party fulfills its responsibilities.