Recently released preliminary results from Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries indicate a decline in the number of fatal work injuries from 2011 to 2012. The rate of 3.5 fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2011 dropped to 3.2 per 100,000 in 2012. Secretary of Labor ThomasRead More
The Centers for Disease Control reminds us that “Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions.†Snow storms, cold snaps, and arctic intrusions — they’re all just part of the scenery at this time of year. Here are some expert tips from theRead More
Across the U.S., temperatures are plummeting and wind chills are colder than we’ve seen for a long time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remind us that extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter,Read More
