Should I be concerned about safety at work?

Every year, more than 6,000 workers die in workplace accidents. Fifty thousand or more die as a result of a sickness they contracted from exposure to something in the workplace. At least 6 million workers sustain non-fatal injuries on the job each year. Injuries and illnesses are expensive for both workers and businesses. An increased concern in work safety could reduce the number of illnesses, injuries and deaths.