TRSA safety summit

TRSA, the global association for the linen, uniform and facility services industry, hosted the seventh annual Safety Summit in May. More than 70 participants shared best practices and received advice from safety professionals in other industries to further decrease workplace risks in large-scale laundries. Progress continues to be made toward a zero-incident goal. Yearly TRSA research shows incidences declining at a faster rate than those of all U.S. businesses. From 2012 to 2016, members’ total recordable injuries and illnesses fell nearly 18 percent, compared with 15 percent for all private industry. Days away from work, job restrictions or job transfers were down nearly 16 percent, compared with 11 percent.