Could you afford to lose 31.2 million working days? According to The Labor Force Survey, this figure illustrates the volume of unplanned worker absence due to non-fatal workplace injuries. In fact, the number of non-fatal workplace injuries in reached 609,000 in 2017 — with cuts and lacerations among the most common causes. Industry leader in apparel distribution, Ralawise, believes automation could be the solution.
Accidents in the workplace can be caused by multiple factors. However, some industries are prone to a higher risk of accidents than others. Warehousing is a prime example of this. In the sector, every effort is made to reduce the likelihood of large accidents, such as pallet rack collapses and forklift collisions. However, it is equally important to minimize the causes of small injuries in these environments.