Industry Safety Resources

Construction has one of the highest fatality rates among all industries. Knowing the leading causes can help you identify the best safety resources.

Resources to address specific hazards, including backing incidents, elevated loads, body harnesses, hand tools, fall safety, motorized equipment and fire safety.

Leading causes of injury in manufacturing are struck by/caught between an object, exposure to harmful substances, machinery incidents, electrical hazards and more.

Leading causes of injury in government and public sector jobs include ergonomics, workplace violence, and slips, trips and falls.

This sector has higher rates of fatalities than the national average across all industries. Risks include motor vehicle crashes, falls, musculoskeletal disorders and psychological stress.

Common hazards in general industry include slips, trips and falls, contact with machinery, exposure to harmful substances, ergonomic issues and electrical hazards.

For smaller organizations, deciding which resources are needed can be a challenge. NSC has collected small-business safety resources for easy and convenient access.