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Better Data on Severity and Causes of Worker Safety and Health Problems Should Be Obtained From Workplaces

HRD-76-118 Published: Aug 12, 1976. Publicly Released: Aug 12, 1976.
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According to the Department of Labor's latest estimate, 5,900 private industry workers died from work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Act authorizes Labor to obtain from employers and other sources information needed to determine the most serious safety and health hazards.

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Data collectionstate relationsOccupational health standardsOccupational safetyProgram evaluationEducational standardsHealth careHealth hazardsOccupational safety and healthDeaths