Organizations increasingly depend on contractors for specialized and high‑risk work, offering flexibility but introducing greater safety challenges. Data shows contractors are more frequently assigned hazardous tasks and face higher incident rates than full‑time employees, especially in industries like construction and agriculture. Contributing factors include limited access to consistent safety training, unfamiliar work environments and varying safety practices. As the workforce evolves, companies must raise the bar for contractor safety by improving training, oversight and risk management to reduce harm and protect all workers on-site.

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