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Small Construction Firms Account for Half of Industry Fatalities Despite Employing Just Over a Third of Workers

Firms with fewer than 20 employees represent more than 90% of construction payroll and face disproportionately higher fatal and nonfatal injury rates, according to CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Air Ambulance Costs in Workers’ Comp Surged More Than 60% Over the Past Decade

Psychological Safety on Jobsites Directly Reduces Incidents and Turnover, Analysis Shows

Workplace Assaults Rose 5.3% Annually Over the Past Decade, With Health Care Bearing the Brunt

Frontline Workers See MSD Prevention Tech as Beneficial, but Participation in Adoption Is Key

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Small Construction Firms Account for Half of Industry Fatalities Despite Employing Just Over a Third of Workers

Firms with fewer than 20 employees represent more than 90% of construction payroll and face disproportionately higher fatal and nonfatal injury rates, according to CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Air Ambulance Costs in Workers’ Comp Surged More Than 60% Over the Past Decade

Average payments for air ambulance transport in workers’ compensation climbed sharply between 2013 and 2024, with wide variation across states, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Psychological Safety on Jobsites Directly Reduces Incidents and Turnover, Analysis Shows

Poor communication contributes to nearly 70% of workplace incidents, underscoring the business case for fostering psychological safety in construction and other high-risk industries, Gallagher Bassett says.

Workplace Assaults Rose 5.3% Annually Over the Past Decade, With Health Care Bearing the Brunt

Nonfatal workplace assaults climbed steadily from 2011 through 2022, driven overwhelmingly by violence in health care and social assistance settings, according to NCCI.

Frontline Workers See MSD Prevention Tech as Beneficial, but Participation in Adoption Is Key

A National Safety Council survey found that workers broadly view musculoskeletal disorder prevention technologies as positive for their safety and wellbeing, especially when involved in implementation decisions.

Workforce Instability Now a Primary Safety Risk, Industry Listening Tour Finds

The American Society of Safety Professionals identified five themes reshaping workplace safety, including skills gap as a result of demographic shifts.

Drivers Report Worsening Road Conditions as Distraction, Aggression and Recklessness Climb

A Nationwide survey finds that consumers and commercial drivers overwhelmingly perceive U.S. roads as more dangerous than a year ago.

Heat Exposure, Workplace Violence and Systemic Reforms Emerge as Key Workers’ Comp Legislative Trends

NCCI regulatory analysis identified emerging issues driving state and federal legislative activity in 2026.

Driver Behavior, Not Mileage or Road Conditions, Emerges as Dominant Factor in Commercial Vehicle Collisions

Drowsiness, distraction and aggressive driving consistently precede incidents, and near-collisions are becoming the leading safety metric for fleet risk management, according to Motive’s 2026 road safety report.

Chemical Safety Risks Persist Across U.S. Workplaces Despite Decades of Oversight

Analysis of OSHA enforcement data reveals that hazard communication violations remain widespread, with manufacturing and construction persistent problem areas, according to TraceOne.

EHS Professionals Share How They Are Using AI to Make Workplaces Safer

American Society of Safety Professionals’ AI task force members share implementation strategies for workplace safety.

Engineers Develop Soft Robotic Exoskeleton That Cuts Muscle Strain by 22%

University of Texas at Arlington research team demonstrates significant workload reduction for industrial laborers.

Navigating Holiday Hiring and Safety: Essential Tips for Retail Businesses

As retailers prepare for the 2025 holiday rush, two priorities will make or break the season: bringing on reliable seasonal staff quickly and keeping employees and customers safe through peak traffic.

Structured Safety Training Becomes Essential for Fleet Operations Facing Rising Pressures

A four-pillar approach helps transportation companies reduce accidents, retain drivers and control costs, according to HUB International.

Protecting Workers Before Tragedy Strikes: A Shift Toward Proactive Workplace Violence Prevention

Workplace violence is, unfortunately, on the rise. This National Comp 2025 panel dives in on proactive prevention strategies and caring for workers post event.

Rising from the Ashes: Workers’ Compensation Insight from the Los Angeles Fires

At National Comp 2025 in Nashville, experts detailed the risks first responders faced in the aftermath of this year’s LA wildfires.

Mental Health Crisis Deepens in Construction as Workers Face Rising Discrimination

Clayco survey finds 64% of workers experienced anxiety or depression while more than a third report workplace discrimination for seeking help.

Restaurant Worker Safety: Understanding the Hidden Costs Behind Kitchen Injuries

New data from AmTrust Financial reveals that while cuts dominate restaurant injury statistics, muscle strains create the heaviest financial burden—costing nearly 500% more per claim than the industry’s most common injuries.

Mental Health Emerges As Workers’ Top Safety Concern

Pie Insurance research uncovers notable perception gaps between employers and employees in training, communication and safety priorities.

Understanding the $58 Billion Problem: How the Top 10 Workplace Injuries Impact American Business

With U.S. businesses spending more than $1 billion per week on workplace injuries, a renewed focus on the persistent causes that have dominated injury statistics for 25 years is called for.