Some of the standards discussed in this report may be important parts of your operations, and they certainly should be addressed in detail. The reason they are on the list of top standards violated in the first place is that serious danger to workers’ safety can result when precautions are not followed.

The companies that make workplace safety a priority find it pays for itself:

• It can reduce workers' compensation costs.
• It can reduce the expense of lost time injuries.
• It can improve workers' morale and loyalty.