According to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly 3 million employer-reported injuries in the workplace in 2021. Among the industries reporting the highest number of on-site injuries and illnesses, perhaps not surprisingly, were the manufacturing, warehousing, and energy sectors.
The good news, though, is that it is possible to significantly reduce the number of workplace accidents and work-related illnesses. The key, as will be explored in this article, is interdepartmental communication.