A new look at occupational safety . . . a cost-benefit analysis of selected Texas industries

This article summarizes some of the results of a study of the safety activities and work injuries of 140 Texas chemical, paper, and wood manufacturing firms. A statistical analysis of the data indicated that a subtle combination of highly interrelated safety activities best reduced work injuries. A cost-benefit analysis concluded that the most cost-effective safety activities were: safety rules, off-the-job safety, safety training, safety orientation, safety meetings, and medical facilities, supplies, and staff.