The report reviews nearly 130,000 workers’ comp claims from 2018-2023 to identify injury trends the restaurant industry.
The report reviews nearly 130,000 workers’ comp claims from 2018-2023 to identify injury trends the restaurant industry.
Workplace fatalities requiring OSHA investigation fell 11% from 2023 to 2024.
Using data from 35 states from 2001-2022, the report noted up to 10% higher claim frequency in both significantly hotter and colder temperatures.
Governor Gavin Newsome stated that heat safety enforcement falls under Cal/OSHA, not workers’ comp.
The public dashboard includes information on all severe injuries reported by employers covered under federal OSHA since 2015.
Retailers with 500 or more employees must provide access to silent alarms by 2027.
Among 8,418 cases of occupational disease in 2022, musculoskeletal disorders were the most common, followed by infectious disease.
When temperatures reach 87°F, employers must implement work-rest schedules and provide personal heat protective equipment, where feasible.
77 Congressmen are pushing for adoption after the death of a USPS letter carrier.
The rules would go into effect at 80°F, with greater protections kicking in at 90°F and 100°F.
