OSHA 2209 Small business handbook

Summary

Every year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job (average of 14 deaths per day), and more than 3.6 million suffer a serious job-related injury or illness. Even one serious workplace injury or illness can have a devastating impact on a small business, including costs associated with higher workers’ compensation premiums, medical expenses, legal fees, replacement worker training, lost productivity, equipment repairs, and lower worker morale – to say nothing of the overwhelming personal impacts.

Implementing a safety and health program helps businesses:

• Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
• Improve compliance with laws and regulations
• Reduce costs, including significant reductions in workers’ compensation premiums
• Engage workers
• Enhance social responsibility goals
• Increase productivity and enhance overall business operations

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