February 2, 2016
That word is OSHA. (Yes, technically, it’s an acronym, but stick with me here.)
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), “Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.”
In fact, OSHA guidelines state their point pretty clearly: “Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Employers MUST provide their employees with a workplace that does not have serious hazards and follow all relevant OSHA safety and health standards.”
Read Full Article At Ohsonline.com
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