Workplaces Safer, But Cost Of Injuries Still Rising

While American workplaces are becoming safer, the cost of on-the-job injuries continues to rise, according to the findings of the latest Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. "Managing the significant and growing cost of workplace injuries is a critical challenge facing all companies, regardless of size, industry and location," notes Brian Melas, a senior vice president of commercial insurance at Liberty Mutual. "Improving workplace safety is key to managing this nearly $1 billion per week impact - prevent the injury, avoid the associated costs. For example, Hard Rock Cafe's U.S. operation...