When it comes to workplace injuries, cuts and lacerations continue to be a frequent issue, posing a major risk to both workers and employers. Statistics on workplace injuries indicate that on average, cuts and lacerations resulted in six lost working days for the injured worker and cost employers an average of $22,000 per incident.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that 143,900 hand injuries were reported in 2015, the latest data available. They further note that the average time away from work was five days. Yet OSHA reports that 70% of workers aren’t wearing protective gloves. It’s clear that more can be done to protect worker’s hands to avoid these injuries.
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