The U.S.Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)launched a national emphasis program1 in July to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses,processing facilities distribution centers,and high-risk retail establishments.In the past 10 years,warehousing and distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth with more than 1.9 million people employed in the industry,according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS).BLS data show that injury and illness rates for these establishments are higher than the rates for private industry overall and,in some sectors,more than twice the rates for private industry.”Our enforcement efforts are designed to do one thing:lead to permanent change in workplace safety,”said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker.”This emphasis program allows OSHA to direct resources to establishments where evidence shows employers must be more intentional in addressing the root causes of worker injuries and align their business practices with the goal to ensure worker health and safety.”
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