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RATE OF FATALITIES INCREASING AMONG OLDER WORKERS

Safety Services Company

Early last month, the Associated Press released an analysis of federal statistics showing that the rate of older workers dying on the job is higher than that of workers overall. The results of the analysis showed that the workplace fatality rate overall decreased by 22 percent between 2006 and 2015.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry remains at 89% men to 11% women. Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries.