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Safety is a key component of Amazon's narrative regarding these automated systems. A report revealed that Amazon's injury rate is higher than comparable warehouses, but Brady asserts that automation plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety protocols. For instance, last year, Amazon decreased its incident rate to 6.5 cases per 100 workers, down from 6.9 cases in 2022. With robots handling repetitive motion tasks, the risks associated with manual labor decrease.