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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.
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