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Reducing occupational injuries with the use of technology

On Behalf of | Feb 15, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents

Work-related incidents are far too common and run the risk of causing serious harm to the health of employees. While companies in Colorado and across the nation strive to reduce the risk of occupational injuries, they may be uncertain how best to achieve this goal. According to recent studies, improvements to surveillance and data collection technology in the workplace could be the key to improving employee safety.

Recent reports from a panel of experts suggest that advancements to surveillance could play a vital role in increasing safety. Improvements in this area may help ensure that workplace incidents are properly reported and thus handled appropriately. The panel suggests that a similar process would require improvements to communication and cooperation among state and federal agencies.

These reports also suggest that implementing a more intricate data collection process could also prove essential. According to the panel, the current system focuses primarily on the impact the incident has on a person’s health and less so on the risks to which he or she may have been exposed. Identifying the hazards a worker might face on the job could help companies and agencies address and correct them before a dangerous incident takes place.

A workplace incident can leave a person facing a variety of hardships, and the financial ramifications of suffering serious occupational injuries can be significant. Those who experience similar issues could consult with an attorney for guidance on their available options. An attorney in Colorado can assist a client in pursuing relief through the workers’ compensation insurance system, as well as all other applicable sources.

Source: insurancejournal.com, “How the U.S. Can Improve Workplace Injury and Illness Data“, Denise Johnson, Accessed on Feb. 15, 2018

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