PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1794021
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1794021
The global workplace safety market size is projected to grow from USD 19.64 billion in 2025 to USD 38.55 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% during the forecast period.
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Years Considered for the Study | 2019-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million/USD Billion) |
Segments | Offering, System, Application, Deployment Mode, Organization Size, Vertical, and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America |
The workplace safety market is increasingly driven by the integration of mental health and wellbeing into safety strategies, with organizations addressing issues such as stress, burnout, and emotional health as part of total worker safety. Simultaneously, rising adoption of wearables and sensor-based technologies enables real-time monitoring of fatigue and biometrics, helping prevent incidents before they occur. These advancements are shifting safety practices toward more comprehensive and preventive approaches.
"By deployment, the on-premises segment accounts for the larger market share during the forecast period."
On-premise deployment is estimated to account for the largest share in the workplace safety market due to its ability to offer greater control, customization, and data security, which is especially important in industries such as manufacturing, energy, and pharmaceuticals. These sectors require strict compliance with regulatory standards and often deal with sensitive data that companies prefer to manage in-house. On-premise systems are also preferred where internet connectivity is limited or where integration with legacy infrastructure is necessary. Additionally, having internal IT teams allows organizations to manage maintenance and security without relying on third-party vendors. Many organizations with established safety protocols already in place are hesitant to shift to the cloud due to perceived risks of data exposure or downtime. This makes on-premise solutions a stable and trusted option for maintaining operational continuity and regulatory alignment.
"By offering, the software segment is estimated to account for the highest market growth rate during the forecast period."
The software segment in the workplace safety market is experiencing rapid growth due to rising demand for scalable, real-time, and intelligent safety management tools. Organizations are increasingly adopting software to automate compliance workflows, streamline incident reporting, and leverage predictive analytics for proactive risk management. These platforms support centralized monitoring, employee training, and audit readiness, improving both efficiency and regulatory alignment. As workplaces become more complex and geographically dispersed, the need for mobile-enabled, cloud-integrated, and customizable software solutions continues to expand across sectors like manufacturing, construction, logistics, and healthcare. In addition, growing integration of AI, IoT, and machine learning into safety software is enabling advanced capabilities such as hazard prediction, fatigue monitoring, and behavior-based safety analysis. This technological shift is further reinforced by government incentives and industry regulations that favor digital documentation and smart safety protocols.
"By region, Asia Pacific is set to record the highest market growth."
Asia Pacific is projected to record the fastest-growing region in the workplace safety market due to high accident rates, strict regulatory shifts, and rapid industrialization. The ILO (2024) reports over 1 million work-related deaths annually in the region, the highest globally. China and India face high injury rates, especially in construction and manufacturing, while Japan recorded over 120,000 industrial accidents in 2024, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Governments are stepping up as India's OSH Code pushes digital reporting, China's revised Safe Production Law tightens enforcement, and Australia's WHS Act promotes early reporting and audits. ASEAN-OSHNET is driving regional safety collaboration, and countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia are investing in smart PPE and AI-based monitoring. A large workforce, growing awareness, and tech adoption fuel market expansion across the region. Additionally, increased private sector investment in safety training platforms and real-time monitoring systems is contributing to this momentum.
Breakdown of primaries
The key players in the workplace safety market include IBM (US), Honeywell (US), 3M (US), Hexagon AB (Sweden), Appian (US), Microsoft (US), Bosch (Germany), Cority (Canada), Wolters Kluwer (Netherlands), Intelex (Canada), HCL Technologies (India), HSI (US), Vector Solutions (US), Quartex Software (Australia), Arventa (Australia), AWS (US), Hitachi Solutions (Japan), Damotech (Canada), EHS Insights (US), EcoOnline (Norway), Aatmunn (US), StrongArm Tech (US), Kinetic (US), Benchmark Gensuite (US), and Intenseye (US). The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the workplace safety market, their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
The report segments the workplace safety market and forecasts its size, offering (hardware [safety sensors, RFID tags & reader, wearable], software, service [consulting services, integration & deployment, support & maintenance, training & education], system [real-time location monitoring, environmental health & safety, access control & surveillance systems, other systems {screening and scanning, alarm and mass notification, and connectivity systems}]), application (incident & emergency management, asset tracking & management, personnel/staff tracking, PPE detection, audit & compliance, others [vehicle tracking and fire detection]), deployment mode (on-premises and cloud), organization size (large enterprises and small and medium enterprises [SMEs]), vertical (energy & utilities, construction & engineering, chemicals & materials, government & defense, oil & gas, automotive, food & beverages, healthcare, other verticals [logistics, IT & ITeS, and retail]), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the market's key players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall Workplace safety market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.