All of the following are ways to measure the effectiveness of safety efforts EXCEPT
A) worker's compensation costs per injury/illness.
B) percentage of illnesses/injuries per department.
C) cost of personal protective equipment per employee.
D) incident rate comparisons within the industry.

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The cost of personal protective equipment per employee may not necessarily reflect the effectiveness of safety efforts as it only measures the cost of providing the equipment, not how well it is being utilized or if it is preventing injuries/illnesses. A, B, and D are all common ways to measure the effectiveness of safety efforts as they look at the actual incidence and cost of injuries/illnesses within the workplace.

All of the Following Are Ways to Measure the Effectiveness