Tag: Workplace Fatality
New Program Combats Soaring Workplace Overdose Deaths
With opioid-related fatalities in the U.S. at an all-time high, a new National Safety Council initiative aims to equip workplaces with lifesaving tools and training.
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program To Prevent Falls
New OSHA initiative to reduce and prevent workplace falls β a leading cause of workplace fatalities β aligns enforcement, outreach efforts to protect workers.
Work Stress Is 5th Leading Cause Of Death
Work stress is the 5th leading cause of death, causing over 120,000 deaths every year. The Healthy Work Campaign is trying to change that.
Top 3 Workplace Hazards: Existing Technologies Can Save Lives
A new National Safety Council report identifies the most relevant workplace hazards and maps more than 100 technologies to mitigate the risks.
Fatal Overdoses At Work Increase For Sixth Consecutive Year
Unintentional overdoses at work increased by 12 percent in 2018βthe sixth consecutive annual increase and a reflection of the broader opioid crisis facing the nation.
Cal/OSHA Cites Disney Construction For Two Worker Fatalities
Faulty equipment and untrained staff caused deaths at job site.