Yes, actually and unfortunantly
Yes
Apparently there is a slight increase in the past year, including injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. It depends on the age groups and races, too.
In the U.S., there are around 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported every year. These injuries can vary in severity, from minor incidents to more serious cases resulting in time off work. Employers are required to provide a safe working environment to minimize the risk of such incidents.
The OSHA 300 form is a summary log in which the number of recordable injuries and illnesses (and the lost days associated with them) are summarized for each workplace. The summary must be certified by a company executive and posted from 1 Feb through 30 April in each workplace at a location were it will be seen by entering employees.
Safety in the workplace refers to the implementation of measures, policies, and practices designed to ensure the well-being and protection of employees, visitors, and any other individuals present in a work environment. The primary goal of workplace safety is to prevent accidents, injuries, and health hazards, creating a secure and healthy atmosphere for everyone involved.
There were every kind of injuries you could imagine - and many you could not.
Drunk drivers account for thousands of deaths and injuries every year because their mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol which result in car accidents .
Every kind of medical doctor helps people with illnesses; that is the purpose of medicine.
Approximately 170,000 people in the US die from unintentional injuries every year. These injuries can include falls, car accidents, and poisonings among others. It is important to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of unintentional injuries.
Means something you do every day in your life on and on
every employee
It is the duty of every employee to be conscious of workplace safety. Employees should perform an informal safety audit every day on the job. They should report any safety violations to their supervisors.
Chronic illnesses can damage and stunt the normal peocesses that take place in the body in many ways. every thing from muscular atrophy to nerve damage.