FALLS 39.9 % CAUGHT BETWEEN OBJECTS 1.4 % STRUCK BY OBJECT 8.4 % ELECTROCUTION 8.5 % THE FATAL FOUR Since 1970, U.S. employment has almost doubled, but workplace fatalities have been reduced by more than 66% and occupational injury/illness rates have declined by 67%. 1970 2014 BUT THINGS ARE LOOKING UP HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL WORKPLACE TIPS 10.9 INJURIES AND ILLNESSES PER 100 WORKERS 38 DEATHS PER WEEK 13 DEATHS PER WEEK 3.3 INJURIES AND ILLNESSES PER 100 WORKERS Disconnect Tools when they are not used, while inspecting or servicing Keep Good Footing and maintain balance when operating a tool Avoid Accidental Starting and keep fingers away from controls Secure Work with clamps or vises to keep hands free Maintain Tools with care Remove Damaged Cords and mark them “Do Not Use” WE CAN STILL DO BETTER Eliminating the Fatal Four (Falls, Electrocution, Struck by Object, Caught Between Objects) could save more than 500 lives per year. 508 WERE CAUSED BY ONE OF THE FATAL FOUR 16.8 DEATHS PER WEEK 874 CONSTRUCTION DEATHS IN 2014 EMPLOYMENT FATALITIES *Sources: https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/commonstats.html http://www.cpwr.com/sites/default/files/publications/Data%20Brief-%20New%20Trends%20in%20Fatalities%20among%20Construction%20Workers.pdf Compiled by Bosch Tools, a market-leading innovator in power tools and accessories dedicated to enhancing safety and productivity for construction workers. www.boschtools.com ©2016 Robert Bosch Tool Corporation STAND UP FOR SAFETY A construction site can be a dangerous, and even deadly, place. But following the right procedures and protocols can significantly help make it a safer work environment. Let’s dive into the facts.*