This report outlines the primary workplace safety risks that emerge during the spring transition period in general industry, and why this time of year consistently leads to increased incidents across North America.
The central finding is straightforward: Most incidents are not caused by new hazards. They are caused by existing hazards operating under changing conditions, combined with a failure to adjust training, supervision, and controls fast enough.
Spring introduces a rapid shift in operations.
- Work increases.
- Equipment usage rises.
- Deferred maintenance begins.
- New and seasonal workers […]
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