Report says cordless tools decrease accidents, injuries.(Construction Zone Safety)

Using cordless tools reduces slips, trips and falls, helping reduce employers' insurance costs and protecting workers' safety, according to a recent report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

Workers' compensation costs are rising, driven largely by medical care and payments for lost wages when injuries occur. Contractors can control their costs, protect their employees, and keep them at work by reviewing workplace environments for safety concerns. These reviews decrease the likelihood of slips, trips and falls, which account for 20 percent of all workers' ...

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