Very high considering that the US is one of the most safety focused country in the world especially when it comes to practices in the work place. In other parts of the world especially in the developing countries, the statistics are much higher. The top five issues are: Lack of Training - Despite the rigorous guidelines and safety measures adopted by many companies safety policies are not adequately communicated to the employees. The most timid and shy among workers are found in the lowest ranks. Yet these people are the most familiar with actual workplace conditions and the dangers these present. Most of the time, wisdom that are really grounded are found among them. The problem often is that they are less articulate in proposing suggestions. - Establishing programs that recognize the individual contributions of employees to the safety efforts of the organization. Involvement Employees are in direct contact with tools, equipment, machineries, and appliances that make them vulnerable at work. It is, thus, very important to directly involve them with the efforts to minimize workplace hazards, risk of injuries and of accidents. For this reason, it is important for the worker to occasionally say "no" if the request is unreasonable and site the reasons as needed. The employee must ensure that workloads, working conditions, environment in the workplace has to be brought to the attention of other people within the organization in order to find solution to issues. Quotas, targets, deadlines coupled with a lot of other to do things within a frame of time, leave many workers no better alternative but to save time by eating meals and snacks in their cubicles. A few years back, this is fine as the use of electrical gadgets and equipment are not so common. With today's technological advancement and the use of different technologies that are electricity dependent, electrical incidents are rising. Such programs include paid sick leave and others. Health hazards can be avoided by very simple regulations. Encourage employees to frequently wash their hands, for example, to avoid the spread of communicable diseases. Also, disinfectants should be used in workplace areas where they are most needed such as in the cafeteria and in the men's and women's room.