In 2023, private industry employers reported 5,283 fatal work injuries — down 3.7% from 5,486 in 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Dec. 19. There were 3.5 fatalities per 100,000 ...

Navigating the complexities of employee rights can be daunting, especially regarding injuries sustained outside the workplace. Employees often wonder what protections and benefits are available when ...

WASHINGTON, DC — According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2023 (released December 19th, 2024), there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints and occur in the workplace. Implementing workplace controls can help reduce the risk of WMSDs. The ...

Many employed firefighters suffer from some form of injury. Specific injuries can keep us out, and we usually need a “return to work form” to return to the fire department. Below, you’ll find a ...

Millions of workplace illnesses and injuries are recorded every year in the U.S., the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, with thousands of fatalities. But some states are much more prone to ...

Johns Hopkins University and Medicine have approved amendments to the JHU/JHM Workforce Member Work-Related Incident and Injury Reporting Policy, effective May 1. The simplified approach is designed ...

A new study published this week shows how the global economy could claw back billions of dollars lost each year due to workplace injuries and illness. In Australia, more than 500,000 employees sustain ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders often develop in jobs requiring physical activity but can also occur in people who sit for extended periods or perform repetitive hand motions. Workplace ...