A safer workplace makes for happier and more productive employees. With so many on-the-job injuries occurring on a daily basis, workplace safety remains a key concern in the country’s labor industry.

A recent report released by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health or National COSH pair personal stories to government data. The report highlights the need for more reforms on worker health and safety.

Released just days before the Workers’ Memorial Day weekend, the report reflects on recent accidents from 2011 and reminds employers to follow proven safety practices and complying with standards imposed by OSHA. Unfortunately, many companies complain about these regulations, choosing profits before employee safety.

The report also pushes for reforms designed to better protect temps, immigrants and energy-sector workers who work in hazardous workplaces. It emphasizes the need for adequate training and better safety protocols. It also puts emphasis on workplace violence, inadequate fines for violations, and whistle blower protection.

The numbers are baffling. According to supporting figures, nearly 13 workers are killed on the job every day. This is a clear warning sign to legislators to come up with tougher laws that would encourage employers to take workers’ safety more seriously and allow workers to make it home safely after their shift.

As many of these accidents are preventable, it is hoped that the eye-opening report makes an impact among federal and state lawmakers in the hopes of exposing any shortcomings in the system.

While lawmakers put more time in debate and less in actually legislating reforms that support worker safety, victims are often encouraged to speak to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration official for assistance.