The Ghost and Ms. Hamlett
Losing a spouse is one of the most painful things that can happen to a person. Reliving it by writing a book isn’t something expected in the normal course of …
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California’s 2023 Injury Statistics
California’s public and private sector employers showed marked improvement in injury and illness rates last year as the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and the virus became endemic like the seasonal flu. The latest data from the Department of Industrial Relations show that a sharp decline in respiratory conditions was the main driver of the 17% overall …
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Workplace Fatalities In California
California employers reported 504 deaths in the workplace in 2022 compared to the 462 reported in 2021 and 463 reported in 2020. The 2022 totals are the second highest of any state in the nation, with only Texas reporting more workplace deaths at 578. Nationwide, there were 5,486 reported deaths in the workplace. The number …
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California’s Injury Statistics
California’s public and private sector employers reported a sharp uptick in workplace injuries and illnesses last year, with respiratory illnesses driving much of the increase. Overall, there were 565,900 recordable injuries and illnesses in the state last year compared to 450,500 in 2021 – a 25.6% increase. For perspective, non-farm employment grew by only 3.6% …
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California’s Interesting Injury Rates
According to the latest government data, California has – by far – the most injuries and illnesses of any state in the country. But does this also mean California employers have the worst safety outcomes in the nation? No, not by a long shot. Averaging California’s injury totals against its outsized employment base put the …
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State’s Injury and Illness Rate Holding Steady, DIR Reports
By Kevin Thompson California employers continue to add workers, but they are holding the line on injuries. What do the latest statistics have to say about how the state is doing compared to other states? Get the latest details here. California’s employment continues to grow, but, according to estimates by the Department of Industrial Relations, …
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