OSHA on 2018 work related death data: "Any fatality is too many"
Statement from OSHA on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report released this week, showing the rate of fatal work injuries remained unchanged in 2018:
Tragically, unintentional overdoses at work increased by 12 percent—the sixth consecutive annual increase and a reflection of the broader opioid crisis that our nation is facing. To combat this problem, President Trump has declared the opioid epidemic a National Health Emergency. OSHA also teamed with the National Safety Council on the release of a toolkit to help employers address opioid abuse in their workplaces and support workers in recovery.