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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 51,860 private industry workers suffered injuries from exposure to harmful substances or environments in 2005, including chemicals and other biohazards. The number of related fatalities increased to 496, including exposure to caustic, noxious or allergenic substances.* In 2005, private US workers suffered 338,080 injuries from improper contact with objects, and another 51,860 injuries from exposure to harmful substances or environments. Fatalities from those same risks totaled almost 1,500 workers.* What can be done to reduce risks from machines and hazardous processes? OSHA and ANSI Warning and Caution signs that remind employees of machine and process risks can help create a safer work environment—and reduce potential liability for your business. OSHA reports that employers pay almost $1 billion per week to injured employees and their medical care providers.** Maybe that’s why senior financial executives agree that each $1 invested in injury prevention returns $2 or more.*** If your workplace includes machines and processes that pose potential risks, such as hot and burn hazards, laser, UV or radiation risks, lockout and maintenance equipment, RF / microwave or welding equipment, it makes good business sense to post safety signage. Prominent signs that remind employees of proper procedures can help keep your business accident-free. Choose a category below to see ANSI, OSHA and general Danger, Caution, Warning and Notice signs related to a wide variety of machine and process risks, or click the link at left for custom orders. Please select a topic to see available signs and labels: |
