Occupational safety and health statistics: new data for a new century; changes in classification systems covering industries, occupations, race/ethnicity, and geographic areas, along with changes to definitions and emerging medical conditions, result in new data on occupational safety and health.(New Data for a New Century)(Statistical data)

From: Monthly Labor Review | Date: October 1, 2005| Author: Wiatrowski, William J. | Copyright information

At the beginning of the 21 st century, there are new ways of categorizing populations--a new industry classification structure, a new occupation classification structure, new race and ethnicity categories, and new definitions of geographic areas. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is adopting these new and revised classification systems throughout its programs, including the occupational safety and health statistics program. Data on occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities for ...

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