Top Tips For Utilizing OSHA Accident And Injury Data

In the past few decades, the world has seen an explosion in the quantity and accessibility of business-generated workplace data. As a result, employers have increasingly prioritized data analytics (the use of statistical and computational techniques to analyze large sets of data and derive meaningful insights) to fuel decision-making and optimize many areas of their organization.

One such area where employers may use data analytics is in the context of assessing potential liability for workplace safety issues. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued two new memorandums on increased penalties for OSHA violations. In light of those increased penalties, employers are increasingly looking for data-driven ways to reduce their OSHA risks and avoid fines and penalties that can exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars.