Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program
The Division of Occupational Safety administers the Annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for all private-sector and public-sector industries, trades, and occupations. This survey, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides detailed information on injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Selected employer units will receive a pre-notification package in the December prior to the calendar year in which they are required to maintain records.
Background
Since 1992, Massachusetts, and most other states, have been in a partnership with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect occupational injury and illness data using a single format. The annual surveys are collected from approximately 6,000 establishments in Massachusetts. Nationwide, over 200,000 surveys are collected.
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As compiled by The Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety and The U.S. Department of Labor.
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The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses was expanded into the public sector in Massachusetts in 2008. Click on the link above for more information.
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For information about workplace fatalities, go to the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services
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For information about workplace injury and illness prevention, go to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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For information about the Mining industry, go to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
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Statistics on workers' safety and health.
