State job deaths on the rise Nov 14, 2008
Recently released numbers show the number of workers who died in occupational injuries across the state rose by 17 - nearly one-fourth - between 2006 and 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, there was a 352-person decrease in those type of fatalities during the same period, which have generally stayed in the 5,000-person range. (Daily Iowan, IA)
On-the-job fatalities decline Oct 31, 2008
The 2007 total is preliminary, but also is the lowest annual total since The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries began in 1992. Reader Comments. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Occupational injuries down in Mo. Oct 31, 2008
Occupational injuries down in Mo ... Occupational injuries down in Mo ... Nearly 88,000 occupational injuries and illnesses occurred in private industry in Missouri in 2007, a new study says. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Occupational injuries very common in surgeons Oct 12, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of more than 350 plastic surgeons indicates that occupational injuries, especially muscle strains, are the norm, not the exception in this profession, according to study findings to be presented next month at the American Society of Plastic Surgery meeting in Chicago ... "As surgeons have historically been a stoic and low complaining population, the incidence of occupational injuries in this population has been underreported." ... He added that "workplace... (Reuters India)
Like Patriots' Brady, Sox feel the pain Sep 11, 2008
The Journal of Safety Research put the cost of occupational injuries at a tidy $155 billion -- that was back in 1997, when a billion was a lot of money. And according to a recent study, nearly 2 million workplace injuries required recuperation beyond the day of injury. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Workplace fatalities down in ’07, report says Aug 21, 2008
Last year had the smallest preliminary total since the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries began in 1992. Final 2007 results will be released by the bureau in spring 2009. (New Haven Register, CT)
READ THE REPORT: Worker deaths drop by 6% in 2007 (pdf) Aug 21, 2008
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S.C. Orthopaedic Institute: High-tech, high quality orthopedics in Orangeburg Aug 5, 2008
"When we have hard cases like occupational injuries that require rehabilitation, we can easily coordinate continued care on-site through HealthPlex.". Marro said SCOI works closely with HealthPlex staff. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
* Woman tries to kill self over job injury dispute May 29, 2008
My sacrifice would be worthwhile if it could prompt the Council of Labor Affairs [CLA] to include job-related depression on its list of occupational injuries, Chen Chiao-lien () wrote in an e-mail to the council last week ... Her application to collect labor insurance payments was rejected on the grounds that mental illness is not listed as an occupational injury, said Huang Hsiao-ling (p), secretary-general of the Taiwan Association for Victims of Occupational Injuries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Drill rig jobs not unusually dangerous May 6, 2008
02 percent, according to 2006 statistics on fatal occupational injuries from the U.S. Department of Labor. The figures are the most recent available. (Scranton Times, PA)
Senators want tougher OSHA penalties May 2, 2008
OSHA said that the fatality rate was the lowest since the BLS instituted its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 1992. "Election-year political theater cannot mask the truth that under this administration, workplace illness, injury and fatality rates are the lowest in OSHA's history," said Edwin G. Foulke Jr., assistant secretary of labor for OSHA.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Occupational injuries rise in Texas Feb 29, 2008
Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses that cost days away from work in the private industry in Texas increased by 5 percent between 2005 and 2006, according to a U.S. Department of Labor, report ... According to the report, sprains and strains are the leading occupational injuries, followed by bruises and contusions. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Lawyers divided on outcome of mine claim Feb 10, 2008
Roy Barendse, a director of law firm Hofmeyr, says Mankayi's main stumbling block is that the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act prevents employees from claiming damages for occupational illness from employers. "Whether the plaintiff will convince the constitutional court that this provision is unconstitutional is doubtful," Barendse says. (Business Report, South Africa)
New York City Death Rate Reaches Historic Low Jan 14, 2008
Fatal occupational injuries increased from 88 in 2005 to 99 in 2006, attributable to an increase in construction-related injuries. The annual number has hovered near 100 since reporting started in 1996. (Science Daily)
Occupational Retraining May Reduce Worker Injuries Jan 3, 2008
Similar collaborative strategies between employees and trade unions may help limit occupational injuries in other construction trades, Dr. L. K. Jensen and colleagues from Region Hospital Skive, Denmark, suggest in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Noting that only 10 percent of Danish floor and carpet layers had adopted the use of new tools and methods that allowed them to perform some of their duties while standing, rather than kneeling, the investigators approached industry... (MEDLINEplus)
Rate of on-site injury higher for public sector workers Nov 16, 2007
Wester noted that there has been an "overall downward trend" in the number of occupational injuries in the state since the report was first released in the early 1970s. The University, although part of the government sector, has actually seen a decrease in the number of workplace-related injuries in recent years and has even been rewarded for its preventive measures. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Employers must pay cost of safety gear Nov 15, 2007
OSHA estimated that the rule will result in at least 21,000 fewer occupational injuries per year, he said. It will also save more than $200 million per year in costs including medical and insurance bills, he said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Workplace injuries in Texas up in 2006 Oct 19, 2007
The 2006 data was compiled from the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rates are based on a statistical sample of 10,000 private companies in Texas. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Injury rates decline for Wyo workers Oct 17, 2007
The rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the state fell significantly last year, according to figures released Tuesday. The Research and Planning Section, Wyoming Department of Employment said the rate was 4. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lifetime bringing workers' comp plan to EC Oct 17, 2007
It features a network of doctors and others with special training to understand occupational injuries and rehabilitation. Employees are assigned a certified nurse case manager who oversees all aspects of the patient's care, from scheduling doctor's appointments and speeding approvals to communicating with the employer and finding alternate work assignments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
MoD to pay more for worst war injuries Oct 13, 2007
"Ministers have still not addressed the paradox of civilians receiving compensation for relatively minor occupational injuries that is far in excess of payments to casualties, with the most appalling disabilities sustained, in the course of military service," he said. Special report. (Guardian Unlimited)
Tax relief bills published Oct 6, 2007
Employees are entitled to tax exemption when receiving death or disability benefits in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993. The proposed amendments allow an additional R300,000 exemption when employers pay an additional amount to the families of former employees who die from a work related injury. (Business Report, South Africa)
Letters to the Editor - Have a safe harvest Sep 28, 2007
There is still much to do to reduce occupational injuries for Iowa farmers and farm workers. However, we thank Iowa farmers, farm workers and their families and our I-CASH partners for joining together to reduce the toll of fatalities, injuries and health problems. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Engineers Offer Farm Safety Tips to Prevent Agricultural Injuries, Illnesses Sep 21, 2007
As occupational injuries continue to grow in the agricultural industry, for this week's National Farm Safety and Health Week, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) offers farm-related safety and health tips to help prevent agricultural injuries and illnesses on farms that occur each year. "Many agricultural injuries and illnesses can be prevented by taking proper measures to eliminate or protect workers from farm hazards. Farm hazards can be identified and corrected by using a farm... (Agri-View, WI)
LegalView.com Calls Readers' Attention to Resources Dealing with Preventable Construction Accidents Aug 18, 2007
Meanwhile, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is readying its 2005 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, its annual record of deaths on the job, in which the construction industry continues to place among the top five most fatal industries. With this ugly trend in mind, LegalView. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Farmers' hearing loss, injuries linked Jul 23, 2007
The study, released in February, examines the correlation between hearing loss and occupational injuries for farmers, using self-assessments as a basis to analyze the link. "Farmers have a lot of hearing loss and a lot of injuries, so we wanted to see what correlation, if any, was there," said Nancy Sprince, the study's head and a UI occupational- and environmental-health professor. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Lifetime introduces workers' comp plan Jul 13, 2007
The foundation of the program, called BusinessWorks, is a preferred provider organization of doctors and others with special training to understand occupational injuries and rehabilitation. Employees are assigned a certified nurse case manager who oversees all aspects of the patient's care, from scheduling doctor's appointments and speeding approvals to communicating with the employer and finding alternate work assignments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Nigeria: Federal Govt Plans Fuel Price Hike Jun 8, 2007
The organisation which prefers a maximum 48 working hours a week in line with its Convention emphasised that work within this period reduced the risk of occupational injuries, illnesses and "their associated costs to workers, employers, and society as a whole" and urged member countries to ensure that the ILO Convention on working hours is implemented in their countries. Nigeria is signatory to the ILO Convention and has since adopted the 40 hours per week: eight hours for five days work... (allAfrica.com)
An ecological study of regional variation in work injuries among young workers May 24, 2007
The investigation of geographic variation in occupational injuries has received little attention. Young workers 15 to 24 years are of particular concern because they consistently show elevated occupational injury rates compared to older workers. (BioMed Central)
Texans tough it out at work Mar 12, 2007
Texas workers took 6 percent fewer days off for nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in 2005 than in 2004. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, the number of days off work recorded in 2005 was 69,340, compared with 74,080 in 2004 and 82,110 in 2003. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Hamden company facing OSHA fine Mar 6, 2007
Inspections of the plant in January resulted in 29 citations for serious violations those that are likely to result in death or serious physical harm and five other violations such as incomplete recording of occupational injuries and illnesses, improper exit signs and deficient respiratory protection and hand tools. OSHA cited unguarded or inadequately guarded moving machine parts and power tools; improper storage of compressed gas cylinders; lack of an emergency action plan and training;... (New Haven Register, CT)
Disney Sweats over Sweatshop Charges in China Mar 1, 2007
Occupational injuries were prevalent, the report alleged. In one factory, an average of three instances of occupational injury were reported every week. (Ocnus.net)
Law-breaking employers face court Jan 18, 2007
"The four-day crackdown by the inspectors also assessed employers' compliance on other acts like the UIF, employment equity, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases, as well as the occupational health and safety acts," Sigabi said. Most firms found contravening law. (iAfrica.com)
Blitz on Free State firms underway Jan 12, 2007
Compliance of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, unemployment insurance, employment equity, compensation for occupational injuries and diseases as well as compliance with the Occupational Heath and Safety Act would be checked. Sectors which would be targeted for inspections would include private security, contract cleaning, wholesale and retail, manufacturing and construction "and all other sectors where the acts apply expect for the farming sector". (iAfrica.com)
Dangerous jobs Jan 9, 2007
There were just four fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers in the United States in 2005, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics ... The manufacturing industry accounted for more than 20 percent of the nation's reported nonfatal occupational injuries last year, with complaints ranging from sprains to gashes. (CNN -- US)
Workplace deaths falling dramatically Jan 8, 2007
"The kids didn't get to use the new $50,000 tractor," explained Guy Toscano, the retired director of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "They got the old one without the roll bar and the other safety equipment.". (Buffalo News)
