Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries [8021]
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: C161AB

Speakers:
   Gail Barnett, Branch Chief, Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
   Alvina Chulanon, Senior Economist, Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Track: Safety Management
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: Basic

Description:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) produces comprehensive, accurate and timely counts of fatal work injuries. The National Safety Council adopted the CFOI figure beginning in 1992 as the authoritative count for work-related deaths in the United States. The presenters provide a general overview of the scope of the CFOI program and processes, which lead to compiling counts. They also demonstrate availablity of data access on the BLS public website.



Learning Objectives:
Explain the scope of the CFOI program
Describe the CFOI program collection process
Identify available data resources on the BLS website

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1





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