Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation

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The Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program's goal is the prevention of occupational fatality. Program elements include:

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The FACE Program is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health or NIOSH which is a branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [1] The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a unit of the United States Department of Labor, also tracks occupational fatalities. [2]

The FACE program currently has two components:

FACE publications

Work-related injuries in the United States claim the lives of more than 5,000 individuals annually. [4] Men are most frequently on-the-job fatality victims. Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated annually to honor those who died on the job.

References

  1. "Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program". CDC. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  2. "Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) - Current and Revised Data". BLS. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  3. "NIOSH FACE Program: State-Based FACE Reports". CDC. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. "National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publications and Products". CDC. Retrieved May 17, 2024.