According to Reveal, these numbers are almost double what is standard for the rest of the packaging industry, and the report included accusations from doctors that the numbers were even higher because some workers had been told not to report injuries. The numbers were noticeably higher in factories that were more automated than others, Reveal found. An advisory council will be created and will include corporations, researchers, safety experts, and others. The group will examine different ways to address musculoskeletal disorders and coordinate with international groups on best methods. Lorraine Martin, president and CEO of the National Safety Council, said in a statement that the partnership will help them “solve problems that people face every day so they can live their fullest lives.”
