Millions injured, ill at work in 2022; Safety reforms can ease worker suffering, reduce costs for employers

[Omaha Steve]

Millions injured, ill at work in 2022; Safety reforms can ease worker suffering, reduce costs for employers, says National COSH

https://nationalcosh.org/2023-11-Millions-injured-ill-at-work-in-2022

BLS estimates 2.8 million preventable injuries and illnesses in 2022, a 7.5% increase; Experts agree true count of pain is much higher

LOS ANGELES – Millions of preventable workplace illnesses and injuries show the urgent need for worker-centered safety reforms, leaders of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) said today.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released today an estimate of 2.8 million serious workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, a 7.5% increase from 2021. The data is based on the BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

“You shouldn’t have to break your back, lose a limb or get electrocuted when you go in to work your shift,” said National COSH Co-Executive Director Jessica E. Martinez. “Workers more than anyone understand their jobs and worker-centered solutions lead to the most effective safety reforms that can prevent injuries and illnesses before they happen.”

The BLS survey, which includes serious injuries and illnesses that require medical treatment beyond first aid, is based on self-reports from employers. The U.S. Congress, the Government Accountability Office and academic experts all agree that BLS significantly underestimates the real toll of pain and suffering.

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[FailureToCommunicate]

1. As a contractor, OSHA regs are sometime a pain and, well, dumb. However, I am glad the U.S. has

such a thing in place. Worker safety in many countries without an OSHA is a tragedy.

[AllaN01Bear]

2. good step. and why is it that we have to get hurt? sick? or die to make somone else rich?