The Influence of Training, Safety Audits, And Disciplinary Action on Safety Management (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION A safe workplace environment can improve labor productivity, reduce insurance premiums, and enhance the company's ability to compete in a global market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics-IIF (2006) provides data on workplace recordable injuries and fatalities via the Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities program. In 2006, fatalities in the U.S. totaled 5,703. Private sector cases accounted for 5,202 of these fatalities. Total recordable incidents tallied 4,085,400. Of these cases, 1,183,500 involved lost workdays. Workplace injuries and illnesses are costly in financial and human terms.