Workplace Injury Articles & Analysis
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In Puerto Rico, there were 23 fatal injuries, up from 18 in 2022 and 19 in 2021. “BLS also recently published its latest account of employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses for 2023,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “Fortunately, there has been a decrease in injuries and ...
US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2014 (the most recent year published) show that total recordable case rate for hospitals (injury and illness cases per 100 full-time workers) is 6.2. The hospital injury rate is higher than in mining (3.8), hazardous waste treatment and disposal (4.6), and manufacturing (4.0). ...
These goals include creating an inclusive workplace, strengthening math and science education, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and water usage. ...
These goals include creating an inclusive workplace, strengthening math and science education, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and water usage. ...
In 2008, about one in seven recordable workplace injuries and illnesses and one in thirteen workplace fatalities occurred in Manufacturing. Many respiratory diseases are almost exclusively caused by workplace exposures, including silicosis, asbestosis, byssinosis, and chronic beryllium disease.” The document goes on to ...