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Workplace Injury Frequency and Severity Climb as EHS Workload Expands, Benchmark Gensuite Data Shows

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BG The article discusses Benchmark Gensuite's research on increasing workplace injuries and the strain on EHS teams. While it highlights the challenges, it also positions AI-powered solutions, like those offered by Benchmark Gensuite, as critical for risk mitigation and compliance, suggesting a neutral to slightly positive outlook for the company's solutions.

CINCINNATI--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- Benchmark Gensuite, an early innovator in AI-forward digital management solutions for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), today released new research that shows workplace injury frequency and severity are increasing at two to three times last year’s rate, with 90% of incidents, hazards, or near misses going underreported. The 2026 EHS Benchmarking Report highlights how increased demand, workforce shortages, and emerging responsibilities are straining EHS teams – leading to a new level of risk on the frontlines.

“EHS leaders are battling rising injury rates as demand skyrockets and the workforce dwindles. With new responsibilities further complicating roles, teams are strapped for time when it comes to proactive risk mitigation,” said R. Mukund, Founder and CEO of Benchmark Gensuite. “In this high-stakes environment, traditional tools and processes aren’t keeping pace. Our research shows advanced AI adoption is mission-critical for EHS leaders as they balance workplace safety with other emerging priorities. No business can afford injury reduction to take a back seat.”

The findings from more than 260 EHS professionals highlight a safety function increasingly dependent on AI to manage expanding responsibilities and rising risk. As sustainability workstreams, emergency preparedness, and total worker health priorities converge under the EHS role, leaders report greater difficulty maintaining consistent oversight and mitigating risk early using traditional, manual approaches. As a result, organizations are accelerating the use of AI-powered analytics, automation, and intelligent workflows to surface early warning signs, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain compliance at scale, without equivalent increases in headcount.

Key findings from Benchmark Gensuite’s 2026 EHS Benchmarking report include:

For more insights into the current state of workplace safety and how EHS teams are responding, download the 2026 EHS Benchmarking Report, EHS Pressure Point: Rising Complexity, Shrinking Resources, and the Shift to AI.

About Benchmark Gensuite

Benchmark Gensuite ® delivers AI-forward, best-in-class digital EHS, Sustainability, Quality, and Risk solutions for global enterprises. Powered by a single-version, cloud-based platform and enriched by a rapidly expanding suite of generative AI tools, Benchmark Gensuite empowers more than 4 million users across industries to proactively manage risk, ensure compliance, and accelerate performance. With over two decades of domain expertise, award-winning customer service, and a commitment to continuous innovation, Benchmark Gensuite is the trusted partner for organizations seeking both operational excellence and strategic impact.