The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stated that most road related fatalities occur on highways where there are seat belt requirements and traffic laws, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2020 annual traffic crash data reported over 38,000 fatalities related to U.S. traffic crashes. This creates a serious conundrum for insured and insurers alike.

Safety is a continuous process of managing risks that are presented to your employees. One example of this is OSHA’s Safe and Sound campaign week. The campaign runs from August 15-21 and is a nationwide event that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs.

Developing an emergency response plan is a process that must be given proper attention. It is the basis for protecting people and the workforce in the event of an emergency. One article mentioned that 60% of organizations do not have a fully documented disaster recovery plan, while 40% of those with a plan admit it isn’t very effective when a disaster strikes.

Although technology has made the workplace more efficient and convenient for workers, there are still basic tasks that involve pulling, pushing, and lifting that pose a risk to organizations.