One of worries that keep laundry operators up at night is the possibility that a serious safety incident in the plant could trigger a crisis—not only for the victim—but for the company and its employees who must cope with the aftermath of such an event.

Most laundry operators want to put safety first and comply with the rules set down by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). But some fall short of their goals amid pressing demands from customers, equipment issues, staffing challenges and more. What’s needed to keep safety front and center is a framework for incident prevention ...