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Fatal Work Injuries Dropped in 2011

Construction Business Owner

WASHINGTON (October 2, 2012) – Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries were released today. Findings show that the number of fatal work injuries in 2011 was slightly lower than final results from 2010.

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Construction Work Accidents- Where Do the Risks Lie?

Constructonomics

Whilst the UK construction industry continues to see growth month on month, it still remains a potentially dangerous industry to be a part of, with the risk of injury apparent every day. In 2012/13, there were 39 fatal injuries to workers within the construction industry. Major Injuries. Over Seven Day Injuries.

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Work-related injuries drop below 4,500 for 2013

Construction Equipment

A preliminary total of 4,405 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2013, lower than the revised count of 4,628 fatal work injuries in 2012, according to results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.'

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OSHA Fines Contractor Following Forklift Injury

Construction Equipment

OSHA has cited Global Experience Specialists, a Las Vegas-based tradeshow and exposition contractor, for safety violations following a September 2012 forklift incident that injured a worker at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. February 22, 2013. read more

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OSHA looking to expand powers over recordkeeping

FDR Safety

A 2012 decision by the U.S. Employers are currently required to preserve injury and illness records for five years. OSHA is seeking to significantly expand its powers over recordkeeping by effectively adding five years to the time it can issue citations.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints. Damages of more than $800,000 were assessed.

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Released Figures for 2012 Workplace Fatalities Show Fewer Deaths Except Construction

Safety Services Company

The DOL has released the preliminary results of the 2012 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and it shows the fewest workplace deaths in at least 20 years. The results show declining fatalities, despite an increase in total hours worked over the last four years, because of a lowered fatal injury rate. in 2012 and 14.9

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