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1. Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics | Occupational Safety
Link: https://www.osha.gov/data/work
Description: Injury/Illness Incidence Rates. Industry Injury and Illness Data. State Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Injury/Illness Characteristics. Case and Demographic Characteristics for Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Involving Days Away From Work. Fatalities. OSHA Weekly Fatalities and Catastrophes (FAT/CAT) Reports.
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2. 12 Common Causes Of Workplace Accidents - Occupational …
Link: https://www.hseblog.com/causes-of-workplace-accidents/
Description: Apr 7, 2023 · 1. Slips, Trips, And Falls. 2. Poor Ergonomics. 3. Manual Handling And Lifting. 4. Inadequate Training. 5. Faulty Or Poorly Maintained Equipment. 6. Chemical Exposure. 7. Electrical Hazards. 8. Falling Objects. 9. Vehicle Accidents. 10. Inadequate Safety Gear. 11. Workplace Violence. 12. Human Error. Conclusion.
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3. Common Workplace Accidents and How to Prevent Them
Link: https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2019/10/common-workplace-accidents-and-how-to-prevent-them/
Description: Oct 18, 2019 · The most recent data on workplace accidents show that there were 882,730 occupational injuries and illnesses in 2017. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that of those cases: 11% involved overexertion in lifting or lowering. 64% of bone fractures were from accidents in the service industries.
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4. IIF Home : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Link: https://www.bls.gov/iif/
Description: There were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, a 5.7-percent increase from 5,190 in 2021. The fatal work injury rate was 3.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, up from 3.6 per 100,000 FTE in 2021.
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5. 11 Tips for Accident Prevention in the Workplace | Indeed.com
Link: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/accident-prevention-workplace
Description: Jun 24, 2022 · Accident prevention in the workplace refers to the polices and procedures put in place to keep employees safe at work. Accidents are unexpected incidents that result in injury, illness or property loss. The details of accident prevention plans vary depending on the size, nature and geographic location of your business.
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6. Top Work-Related Injury Causes - Injury Facts
Link: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work/work-overview/top-work-related-injury-causes/
Description: A worker striking against an object or equipment, including bumping into, stepping on, kicking, or being pushed or thrown onto an object. A part of a worker’s body being squeezed, pinched, compressed, or crushed in equipment, between shifting …
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7. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 2022 - U.S.
Link: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf
Description: There were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, a 5.7-percent increase from 5,190 in . 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) The fatal work injury rate . was 3.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, up from 3.6 per 100,000 FTE in 2021. (See chart 2.)
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8. Fast Facts- Traumatic Occupational Injuries | NIOSH | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/fastfacts.html
Description: Most recent traumatic injury data show: 18% of the 1,176,340 nonfatal work injuries resulting in days away from work in 2020 were related to slips, trips, and falls 1. 196,140 injuries due to contact with objects and equipment in 2020 were so severe that they resulted in …
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9. Safety and health at work - International Labour Organization
Link: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/lang--en/index.htm
Description: 3 days ago · Occupational accidents and diseases lead to devastating impacts on workers, enterprises and entire communities and economies. Despite many improvements, the prevention of accidents and work-related diseases continues to have a considerable importance on a global scale. What's new. Article. Women fishers promote safety, boost productivity.
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10. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Link: https://www.osha.gov/data/commonstats
Description: There were 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022 (3.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers). Learn about key findings. Most frequently violated standards. Preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards violated in FY 2022.