Research shows that employees in their first year are involved in one-third of workplace injuries
Insurance provider Travelers has released its 2023 Injury Impact Report, and it reveals that first-year employees account for 34 percent of workplace injuries, reported DC Velocity. The report also showed that construction was among the industries with the most injuries, along with the restaurant and transportation industries.
Employees in their first year are also responsible for one-third of workers compensation costs. This data continues a trend from Travelers’ 2022 report.