Small business study: Focusing on safety right away can help limit injuries

Small businesses that implement worker safety strategies and resources early in their operations can significantly reduce injuries and their associated costs. Research from the Institute for Work and Health reviewed existing studies and interviewed 11 individuals to reach this conclusion.

Toronto — Small businesses that put worker safety strategies and resources in place soon after beginning operation can help “decrease injuries and related burden,” according to a study from the Institute for Work and Health. Researchers examined previous studies while interviewing 11 individuals…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.