Why 13 Hazards Drive 85% of Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Discover how energy-based safety applies the 80/20 rule to help organizations focus on the hazards that matter most for SIF prevention.
Nov. 4, 2026

This report introduces energy-based safety, a research-backed approach for focusing safety efforts on the hazards most likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities.

By reading this report, you’ll:

  • Understand why reducing recordable injuries alone may not reduce fatalities
  • Identify the 13 high-energy hazards behind 85% of serious injuries and fatalities
  • Learn three practical approaches for improving hazard recognition, controls and safety event classification