The latest statistics on workplace injuries and illnesses contain good news for U.S. workers and their employers, particularly in these challenging economic times.

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Tags: Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction, direct and indirect cost of injuries, illness and injury rate, manufacturing, nonfatal workplace injuries

A new report suggests that at best, companies are only getting half the job done when it comes to measuring their employees’ safety.

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Tags: lagging indicators, leading indicators, manufacturing, risk control, safety committees, safety metrics, Safety training