Articles Tagged with ''workplace injuries''

By making the data accessible, employers, workers, customers and the public are empowered to make informed decisions about workplace safety and health.

Each November and December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases their annual reports on workplace illnesses and injuries.

Third-annual MSD Solutions Lab grant programs bring total investment to nearly $850,000 to advance musculoskeletal disorder research and innovation.

High-rise crane operations can be fatally dangerous; instances of crews overlooking critical crane safety steps are all too common.

The decline in reported cases was largely driven by a 56.6% decrease in reported illnesses, which fell to 200,100 cases in 2023. 

A recent ISHN webinar highlighted the often-overlooked hazard of combustible dust, with expert Mark Hanson detailing the devastating consequences of ignoring this workplace threat.

In the United States, a worker dies every 96 minutes with nearly 5,500 fatal work injuries occurring in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This represents a nearly 6% increase in fatal occupational injuries from 2021.

Research paper examines why diversity, equity and inclusion should be a foundational element of musculoskeletal disorder prevention and provides equitable solutions to minimize worker risks.

Manufacturing and maintenance industries have long grappled with the challenge of assuring worker safety amidst the complexities of operating heavy machinery and intricate equipment.

Agency says manufacturer could have prevented an electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast if required safety standards were followed.