Vertical IQ has integrated Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace safety data into its Industry Intelligence platform, adding a new dimension to its comprehensive industry analysis capabilities. The company announced the incorporation of OSHA statistics sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically from the Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities program that includes the annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. This data provides detailed insights into injury and illness incidence rates organized by North American Industry Classification System codes across various industries.
The integration introduces a new 'Occupational Safety' chapter within each full Industry Profile, structured into three key analytical sections: Recordable Cases, Cases With Days Away From Work, and Cases With Job Restriction or Transfer. Each section offers year-to-year comparisons of industry-specific rates against national averages, creating a comprehensive view of workplace safety trends and patterns. This enhancement transforms how professionals access and utilize workplace safety information for strategic decision-making.
For HR vendors serving the insurance, banking, and risk management sectors, this development represents a significant advancement in risk assessment capabilities. The OSHA data integration enables professionals to make more informed decisions and provide better-tailored services to clients by offering quantifiable, industry-specific safety metrics. Jesse Walker, Vice President of CRM and Sales Success at EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, emphasized that access to industry-specific OSHA risk levels compared to national averages enables better evaluation of potential exposures and more informed advice to clients, positioning platform users as trusted advisors with data-backed insights.
Courtney Farfour from Vertical IQ highlighted the company's commitment to continually improving offerings based on customer feedback and the importance of reliable third-party data. The inclusion of BLS statistics further solidifies Vertical IQ's position as a provider of accurate and dependable industry intelligence. The platform now covers more than 560 distinct industries, 3,400 local economies, and over 97 percent of the U.S. economy and Canada, with the OSHA data integration adding critical workplace safety dimensions to this extensive coverage.
The implications for HR vendors are substantial, as this enhancement provides a powerful tool for understanding industry-specific challenges and trends related to workplace safety. Professionals can now access standardized safety metrics across industries, enabling more accurate risk assessments, better-informed service recommendations, and enhanced client advisory capabilities. This development represents a significant advancement in Industry Intelligence, offering professionals across various sectors a more nuanced understanding of workplace safety issues that directly impact business operations and risk profiles.
More information about the platform's capabilities can be found at https://www.verticaliq.com. The OSHA data integration demonstrates Vertical IQ's ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive, up-to-date industry intelligence that addresses evolving professional needs in human resources and talent management sectors.
