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According to a report just issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS, employers have succeeded in reducing workplace injuries.

Required safety posters, on display at every workplace, are one of the tools that have made this achievement possible.

According to the BLS, the rate of workplace injuries and illnesses declined for the fifth consecutive year.

When accidents do occur, employers can report them, and plan corrective actions, using the Accident/Injury Report.  

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that approximately 4 million work-related injuries and illnesses occurred in 2007.  This translates to a rate of 4.2 nonfatal injuries for each 100 full-time employees. That rate is a 4.5% reduction from the 4.4 injuries per 100 in 2006.

Every employer is required to (more…)

 The federal government has a number of resources for employers affected by natural disasters.

In just the last two weeks, a number of regions have been struck by hurricanes, floods and other disasters. On September 2, Hurricane Gustav struck Louisiana, resulting in FEMA granting emergency assistance to 24 parishes.

On September 13, Hurricane Ike struck Texas and parts of Louisiana with devastating consequences for Galveston, Houston and other areas.

The storm systems continued north, and by September 14 had caused catastrophic flooding in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and parts of the Midwest.

The US Department of Labor has set aside $22.2 million in funds (more…)