workplace injuries BLS puts ‘spotlight’ on contemporary history of workplace injuries, fatalities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data highlights findings from a quarter century (1992-2016) of labor market data. Full Article
workplace injuries BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries increased in 2021, but illnesses dropped significantly By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries in the U.S. private sector increased in 2021, but a decline in respiratory illnesses – including COVID-19 – helped drive down the combined number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, data released Nov. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Full Article
workplace injuries BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses rose in 2022 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. private sector increased in 2022, data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Full Article
workplace injuries Ansell Hazard Analysis Reduces Workplace Injuries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The need and value of personal protective equipment and worker safety have surged over the past two years. More than ever, it is imperative that organizations ensure they mitigate the risk of workplace hazards for their employees as well as their business’s sustainability. Full Article
workplace injuries BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses decrease in 2023 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer injuries and illnesses on the job last year than in 2022, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
workplace injuries Why be liable for workplace injuries if robots can do the job safely, efficiently? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Robots in picking, packing and palletizing applications have performed some new feats—thanks to clever system integrators who have given them sensitive touch, better grips and keen vision. Full Article
workplace injuries Workplace injuries decline, but ASSE wants further improvements in job safety By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says it is “encouraged” after seeing newly released data that shows a continued decrease in occupational injuries and illnesses, but thinks even more can be done to protect workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 9 that workplace injuries and illnesses at private industry employers were down by 48,500 cases in 2016 compared to the previous year. Full Article
workplace injuries The Case for Evidence-Based Medicine in Managing Workplace Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:54:15 -0800 This presentation aims to explain the concept and importance of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in managing workplace injuries. Troy Prevot, Director of Strategic Solutions from ODG by MCG, will cover how… Full Article
workplace injuries Effective January 1, 2024, Employers in British Columbia, Canada Have Duties to Cooperate and to Maintain Employment Regarding Certain Workplace Injuries By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:32:25 +0000 On November 24, 2022, Bill 41 – 2022: Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 41), which introduced changes to British Columbia’s Workers Compensation Act, received Royal Assent. Effective January 1, 2024, Bill 41 imposes certain duties on employers and employees following a workplace injury. Full Article