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The rate of fall injuries leading to days away from work increased in 2013, according to data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A weekend session of Congress resulted in passage of a $1.1 trillion budget agreement that will provide stable funding to OSHA and other federal safety agencies.

Washington – The House and Senate Appropriations committees’ omnibus budget agreement gives a slight funding boost to OSHA, but falls far short of the Obama administration’s request.

Washington – The rate of work-related injuries and illnesses in private industry declined in 2013, continuing a nearly unbroken downward trend spanning more than a decade, according to the latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Labor is reminding employers to protect workers from cold weather risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning.

Washington – OSHA is inviting employers to take part in a Twitter chat to discuss the agency’s new reporting and recordkeeping requirements for 2015.