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Commentary says BLS undercounts injuries, illnesses

Washington – Injuries and illnesses are “significantly” undercounted in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual survey, declares a commentary printed in a special issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.




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BLS issues corrected injury and illness data

Washington – The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Nov. 14 released injury and illness data for 2011 and 2012 to correct previously disclosed data processing errors.




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BLS: Injury, illness rate drops again

Washington – The rate of work-related injuries and illnesses in private industry declined in 2013, continuing a nearly unbroken downward trend spanning more than a decade, according to the latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Workplace death rate for 2013 lowest on record

Washington – The fatal occupational injury rate for 2013 maintains a nearly decade-long decline, according to final data released April 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths up among older workers; Latino deaths down

Washington – On-the-job fatalities in 2014 increased to 4,679, more than one-third of which occurred among older workers, according to a preliminary report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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MIOSHA launches emphasis program on exterior building contractors

Lansing, MI – Michigan OSHA has launched a Local Emphasis Program targeting enforcement activities on industries that recently have experienced an increase in injuries and illnesses.




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BLS: Worker injury rate falls again in 2014

Washington – The national injury and illness rate for workers in private industry decreased in 2014, continuing more than a decade-long trend, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Oct. 29.




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BLS: Despite decrease in lost-worktime rate, injury severity may be on the rise

Washington – Although the overall rate of occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work fell in 2014, the number of median days needed to recuperate increased, according to a Nov. 19 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Overexertion tops causes of disabling work injuries: report

Hopkinton, MA – “Overexertion involving outside sources” remains the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States, according to the annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, which ranks serious, nonfatal workplace injuries.




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BLS: Musculoskeletal disorders account for high number of DART injuries

Washington – Musculoskeletal disorders account for between one-third and one-half of all injuries resulting in days away from work, job restriction or transfer in six major industries, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released April 13.




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BLS: Worker death rate rises in 2014; number of fatalities highest in 7 years

Washington – The U.S. workplace fatality rate increased in 2014 – the first time it has done so since 2010, according to finalized data released April 21 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Worker injury rate in private sector falls again in 2015

Washington – The national injury and illness rate for private-sector employees decreased in 2015, continuing a more than decade-long trend, according to data released Oct. 27 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Lost work time and injury severity rates drop in 2015

Washington – The overall rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work – as well as the number of median days needed to recover – decreased in 2015, according to data released Nov. 10 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths at highest level since 2008

Washington – A total of 4,836 deaths due to workplace injuries occurred in 2015 – a 0.3 percent increase over 2014 and the most since 5,214 workers died in 2008, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Nonfatal injury and illness rate in private sector continues to decline: BLS

Washington – The nonfatal injury and illness rate for private-sector U.S. employees decreased slightly in 2016 – as did the rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work – according to data released Nov. 9 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS publishes new data for Days of Job Transfer or Restriction pilot study

Washington — The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released calendar year 2016 data for the BLS Days of Job Transfer or Restriction pilot study, the organization announced Dec. 13.




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‘Tragic trend’: On-the-job deaths at highest level since 2008, BLS reports

Washington — A total of 5,190 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2016 – a 7 percent increase from 2015 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,214 workers died in 2008, according to data released Dec. 19 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Nonfatal injury and illness rate in private sector continues downward trend: BLS

Washington — The nonfatal injury and illness rate for private-sector U.S. employees continued to decline in 2017, as did the rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work, according to annual data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths down slightly in 2017

Washington — A total of 5,147 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2017 – a 0.8 percent decrease from 2016 – according to data released Dec. 18 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS puts ‘spotlight’ on contemporary history of workplace injuries, fatalities

Washington — A recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data highlights findings from a quarter century (1992-2016) of labor market data.




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Is there a truck driver shortage? BLS study renews debate

Washington — The validity of a perceived shortage of commercial motor vehicle drivers is again in the spotlight after a recent analysis conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Gig workers make up nearly 1 in 8 on-the-job deaths: BLS

Washington — Independent workers – defined as people who are likely self-employed and performing short-term jobs with “no guarantee of future work beyond the task” – accounted for 12.3% of worker fatalities in 2016 and 2017, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Aug. 9 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Percentage of workers with paid leave modestly increasing: BLS

Washington — The percentage of U.S. workers with paid time off increased 10% over a recent seven-year period, according to data released Aug. 29 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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Downward trend stalls as nonfatal injury and illness rate in private sector unchanged: BLS

Washington — The nonfatal injury and illness rate for private-sector U.S. employees remained steady in 2018, halting a trend of consistent decline, while the rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work climbed slightly, according to annual data released Nov. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths at highest level since 2007

Washington — A total of 5,250 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2018 – a 2% increase from 2017 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 17 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths reach highest level in 12 years

Washington — A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a 1.6% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Nonfatal injuries and illnesses in private sector down slightly, but respiratory illness cases rise dramatically

Washington — Nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses in the U.S private sector, as well as the nonfatal injury and illness rate, decreased slightly in 2020. However, estimated injuries and illnesses that resulted in at least one day of lost work soared by nearly a third amid the COVID-19 pandemic, data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths at lowest level in seven years

Washington — A total of 4,764 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2020 – a 10.7% decrease from the year before and the lowest number of fatalities since 4,585 were recorded in 2013, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries increased in 2021, but illnesses dropped significantly

Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries in the U.S. private sector increased in 2021, but a decline in respiratory illnesses – including COVID-19 – helped drive down the combined number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, data released Nov. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths jump 8.9% in 2021, again rising above 5,000

Washington — A total of 5,190 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2021 – an 8.9% increase from the previous year, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.




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BLS: Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses rose in 2022

Washington — The number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. private sector increased in 2022, data released Nov. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.




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BLS: On-the-job deaths jump nearly 6% in 2022

Washington — A total of 5,486 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2022 – a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Dec. 19.




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NIOSH ladder safety app now available in Spanish

Washington – NIOSH has released a Spanish-language version of its ladder safety application for mobile devices.




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NSC 2014 Congress & Expo: Get the mobile app

Make the most of your time with the 2014 Congress & Expo app for iPhone or Android.




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MyCarDoesWhat launches ‘Dashboard Blitz’

A new mobile game aims to educate drivers about the beeps, flashing icons and technologies that are common in many of today’s vehicles.




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NIOSH releases mobile app for chemical hazard guide

Washington – NIOSH has created a mobile app to accompany its Pocket Guide on Chemical Hazards.




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Washington L&I releases mobile apps for workplace safety, teen worker training

Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has introduced a pair of mobile apps intended to help improve workplace safety.




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Air Force launches safety mobile app

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM — The Air Force has released a mobile version of its Airman Safety App, which allows service members and their families to immediately report hazardous conditions or events to safety staff at their installation.




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COVID-19 pandemic: Database of EPA-approved disinfectants available via app

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has developed a mobile app that allows users to easily search an online database of more than 400 disinfectant products that can help prevent and reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.




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Workplace safety mobile app

This mobile app allows users to access safety resources and correspond with supervisors and co-workers in real time. Users can report safety concerns, report incidents, track safety-related data, and consult information on hazard identification and safety checklists.




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CEDIA Breaks Ground on New Global Headquarters

CEDIA broke ground on November 8th for its new global headquarters in Fishers, Ind.




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Cloud-Based Energy Monitoring

The heart of the BlueBOLT product line is the cloud monitoring and control software, which receives usage and connectivity information from the various BlueBOLT enabled devices.




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Embracing Voice Technology for Security

It’s time to deliver a robust user experience and empower them with voice control.




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Technological Advancements Boosted Global CCTV Camera Market

A research report published by Persistence Market Research states that the global market is likely to account for a market valuation of more than $29.8 billion through 2025 end.




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How Effective Were Anti-Burglary Efforts?

A group of burglary victims was asked which items they had at or in their residence at the time of the burglary.




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Security Professionals’ Biggest Sources of Concern Related to Cyber Attacks

Most statistical data on phishing attacks point to employee/personnel education, said Daniel DeBlasio vice president of sales, BQT Solutions America Inc.




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Become Your Customers' Go-To

For quite some time I’ve been preaching that the security industry is in ‘pole position’ to be the source for delivering the smart home and connected living.




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Sales of Networked Cameras, Video Doorbells to Exceed 250 Million Units in 2022-2024

Parks Associates data estimates that between 2022 and 2024, more than 250 million networked cameras, video doorbells, and smart speakers/smart displays will be sold in the U.S. 




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Portable fall protection system

The Griffin portable fall protection system’s slim profile and “L” shape are perfect for protecting workers who need to access different parts of flatbed trucks, airplane fuselages or railcars.




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Overhead rotational boom anchor

The Miller SkyORB Overhead Rotational Boom Anchor by Honeywell Safety Products uses the weight of the vehicle being serviced as a counterweight to provide a safe overhead anchorage point.