Big Data: OSHA Is Poised to Create Massive Data Set of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
New federal requirements for injury data collection take effect August 10, will “nudge” employers to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
OSHA today issued a final rule to modernize injury data collection to better inform workers, employers, the public and OSHA about workplace hazards. With this new rule, the agency says it is applying the insights of behavioral economics to improve workplace safety and prevent injuries and illnesses.
