According to OSHA statistics, 5,333 people died on the job in 2019 alone due to a workplace accident. With numbers like these, addressing accessibility and safety concerns in industrial spaces is vital. Companies must work to keep their employees safe and secure on the job to prevent unrecoverable tragedies and mitigate liability costs.
Unfortunately, many businesses fail to understand the importance of reassessing safety standards to accommodate diverse workers and their various needs. Securing an industrial space means adopting considerate and accessible safety practices — no matter the worker’s ability.