OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Fact Sheet

A fact sheet on the importance of injury and illness prevention programs including the role of management and workers.

Injury and Illness Prevention Programs are an effective tool for reducing occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Many workplaces have already adopted such approaches, for example, as part of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) for small employers. Not only do these workplaces experience significant decreases in workplace injuries, but they often report a transformed workplace culture that can lead to higher productivity and quality, reduced turnover, reduced costs and greater worker satisfaction.

Thirty-four states and many nations around the world already require or encourage employers to implement similar programs. Based on the
positive experience…