Employers pay an estimated $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs alone. Business that incorporate safety and health programs can prevent injury and illness and improve productivity while reducing impacts to the bottom line. Organizations nationwide will recognize the importance and success stories of their company’s safety programs during the week-long event. The week is dedicated to highlight workers’ innovative contributions to improving safety and to encourage employers to implement workplace safety initiatives. (Source: For Construction Pros, 2019)
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