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Cision Canada
29-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
EcoOnline Sponsors National Safety Month as U.S. Workplace Fatalities Remain Critically High
In partnership with the National Safety Council, EcoOnline champions data-driven transformation amid rising safety concerns across the U.S. workforce TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - EcoOnline, a leading global provider of safety and sustainability solutions, is sponsoring National Safety Month in partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC) in June 2025. This initiative comes at a time when urgent reform is needed to protect American workers and address persistent safety failures across industries. Since 1996, National Safety Month has raised awareness about the leading causes of preventable injury and death, providing critical insights and resources to help employers build safer workplaces. This year's themes include creating a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in worker safety practices. Addressing the Urgency of Workplace Safety The United States has one of the highest workplace fatality rates among developed nations. For the last four years, the U.S. fatality rate has been over eight times higher than the U.K. and approximately three times that of the Nordic countries where EcoOnline also operates. According to the latest data from the National Safety Council, an estimated 5,280 workplace fatalities occurred in the U.S. in 2023. Over the past decade, these numbers have shown little meaningful improvement, with the only notable decline occurring during COVID-era lockdowns. Each workplace fatality carries an immeasurable impact on families and communities and, on average, costs businesses approximately $1.31 million, culminating in an estimated $6.9 billion annually. "The numbers speak for themselves — workplace fatalities carry a significant human and financial cost," said Tom Goodmanson, CEO of EcoOnline. " It is clear from the data that U.S. companies must prioritize safety to protect their most valuable assets, their employees. At EcoOnline, our commitment to safety goes beyond compliance, a belief we share with the National Safety Council, whose National Safety Month spotlights the importance of proactive, data-driven safety strategies. We equip organizations with the solutions and insights they need to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enable greater visibility and predictability for smarter, safer business decisions." The Need for a New Approach U.S. employers are facing increased risks due to recent OSHA rollbacks and deregulation, weakening federal safety protections. As states and cities introduce their own regulations, a fragmented compliance landscape is emerging. Meanwhile, the proposed dismantling of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) threatens workplace safety efforts, with staff cuts already impacting services like coal miner health screenings, raising serious concerns about the future of U.S. safety standards. National Safety Month serves as a crucial reminder for businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring safety and compliance, as the responsibility to protect workers increasingly rests with them. "National Safety Month is a powerful tool to address the alarming rate of preventable deaths and injuries in our workplaces," said National Safety Council President & CEO Lorraine Martin. "With EcoOnline's valuable support, we're able to reach more organizations with critical resources on continuous improvement, employee engagement, roadway safety and wellbeing—all essential components of an effective safety culture that saves lives." As part of its sponsorship, on June 3 rd EcoOnline will participate in NSC's webinar session titled "Scaling Safety with Software: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement that Grows with You." Register here. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management, and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. Founded in 2000 and trusted by over 11,000 brands worldwide, EcoOnline's connected suite of SaaS software enables businesses to protect their people and the planet by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and streamlining operations. Backed by an unwavering commitment to customer success, EcoOnline's software is powerful yet simple to use – built on decades of real-world expertise, data, and insights. Visit to immediately and positively impact your workplace safety and sustainability.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Nordic Workplaces as Safe as They Are Happy? EcoOnline's Safety Survey Reveals Mixed Results
LONDON, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - New research from the Future Insights Team at EcoOnline, a leading SaaS provider of safety and sustainability solutions, reveals that living in the happiest countries doesn't always mean working in the safest places. The "How Safe & Sustainable Is Your Workplace?" survey, based on insights from 3,600+ employees across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, found that half of all workers have been impacted by workplace accidents or work-related illnesses. Despite having some of the world's most comprehensive worker protection regulations, the findings show there is still room for improvement in workplace safety. Nordic countries consistently top global well-being indexes, and this sense of security is partly reflected in workplaces, with 80% of employees feeling safe at work. Yet that leaves 20% who do not. Norway leads the region with 83% safety perception and 74% employer engagement in safety initiatives, demonstrating a strong safety culture. However, safety practices vary across regions, particularly in chemical safety training. While 79% of Norwegian workers receive chemical safety training, this drops to 60% in Denmark. To create consistent safety standards, businesses must invest in safety practices and close knowledge gaps across the region. Linking safety investments to employee well-being The survey reveals that Nordic employees highly value workplace safety with these as the top 3 areas they want further investment in: More safety training opportunities (36%) Increased safety initiative funding (32%) More time allocated to workplace safety efforts (31%) Employees believe that increased safety investments could lead to significant workplace improvements, including happier employees (47%), fewer sick days (33%), and better cross-departmental communication (26%). Growing demand for digital solutions The survey highlights a growing demand from employees for more technology to automate and streamline their safety practices at work, with respondents increasingly calling for mobile and digital tools in their incident reporting. While 47% of employees would opt for digital reporting systems, only 61% currently have access to a digital chemical management system— falling to 53% in Finland. In Sweden, where the survey has run for three years, mobile reporting preferences have grown—from 17% in 2023 to 24% in 2025. Meeting employee preferences for mobile and digital solutions can enhance safety reporting and strengthen workplace culture, creating more engaged safety practices. Aligning Happiness with Workplace Safety "Nordic countries consistently rank among the happiest in the world, a reflection of both life outside of work and within it," says Tom Goodmanson, CEO at EcoOnline. "Sustaining that well-being means ensuring workplaces are not only productive, but also safe and supportive. With 85% of employees considering the work environment in their job choices and 83% willing to leave due to poor conditions, safety isn't just a regulatory compliance issue—it's essential to attracting and retaining top talent." View full infographic. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EcoOnline
