There are several steps that organizations can follow to build a business case for safety improvements: Identify the potential benefits of safety improvements: The first step in building a business case for safety improvements is to identify the potential benefits of those improvements. This can include quantifying the potential costs of accidents and injuries, such […]

Forklift accidents and injuries can take a variety of forms, but some of the most common types of injuries include: Crush injuries: These injuries occur when a person is caught between the forklift and another object, or when a person is struck by the forklift. Crush injuries can result in serious injury or death. Falls: […]

Cumulative trauma, also known as repetitive strain injury (RSI), is a type of injury that is caused by the repeated use of the same muscles or joints over an extended period of time. Here are a few strategies that can be used to prevent cumulative trauma in the workplace: Ergonomic equipment: Using ergonomic equipment, such […]

Predictive models can bridge the gap between safety data and financial metrics by using data on past accidents and injuries to predict the likelihood of future accidents and injuries, and by estimating the potential costs of those accidents and injuries. By analyzing data on past accidents and injuries, predictive models can identify trends and patterns […]