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OSHA Statement
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OSHA Statement
Release Number: 08-579-NAT
April 28, 2008
Contact: Sharon Worthy
Phone: 202-693-4676
WASHINGTON -- Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Edwin G. Foulke Jr. today released the following statement on the observance of Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2008:
"On this day, we remember and honor those who were injured or lost their lives as a result of job-related hazards. One fatality is one too many. We pay tribute to them and will continue to remain steadfast in our mission of promoting a safe and healthy workplace for all employees."
"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been quite successful in improving workplace safety and health over the past 37 years. Injury and illness rates have continued to decline to record lows. The injury and illness incidence rate of 4.4 per 100 employees in 2006 was the lowest that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has ever recorded. The 2006 fatality rate, at 4.0 per 100,000 employees, remains at an historic low. OSHA will continue to work diligently to focus its resources where they will have the most impact in assuring that every working man and woman returns home safe to his or her family every day."
"On our 37th anniversary, we remember those employees who are no longer with us, and because of their sacrifice, we remain firm in our commitment to improving safety and health in all workplaces."
U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.
Release Number: 08-579-NAT
April 28, 2008
Contact: Sharon Worthy
Phone: 202-693-4676
Statement by Edwin G. Foulke Jr., assistant secretary of labor for U.S. Department of Labor¿s OSHA, on Workers Memorial Day 2008
WASHINGTON -- Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Edwin G. Foulke Jr. today released the following statement on the observance of Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2008:
"On this day, we remember and honor those who were injured or lost their lives as a result of job-related hazards. One fatality is one too many. We pay tribute to them and will continue to remain steadfast in our mission of promoting a safe and healthy workplace for all employees."
"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been quite successful in improving workplace safety and health over the past 37 years. Injury and illness rates have continued to decline to record lows. The injury and illness incidence rate of 4.4 per 100 employees in 2006 was the lowest that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has ever recorded. The 2006 fatality rate, at 4.0 per 100,000 employees, remains at an historic low. OSHA will continue to work diligently to focus its resources where they will have the most impact in assuring that every working man and woman returns home safe to his or her family every day."
"On our 37th anniversary, we remember those employees who are no longer with us, and because of their sacrifice, we remain firm in our commitment to improving safety and health in all workplaces."
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U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.