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A comprehensive public health strategy is needed to protect younger workers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers say after their recent study showing that the rate of nonfatal on-the-job injuries among 15- to 24-year-olds is between 1.2 and 2.3 times higher than that of the 25-44 age group. #WorkInjuries https://bit.ly/37rbhmW

Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses result in days away from work increased among private industry workers in 2019 (the most recent year studied), compared with the prior year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. https://bit.ly/3fPsLMx

An investigation found that Amazon’s injury rates have steadily increased each year since 2016, based on internal safety reports and weekly injury numbers from 150 Amazon fulfillment centers. #WorkInjuries https://cnb.cx/3jCGRAZ

When you think about workplace health and safety concerns, it may bring to mind anything from exposure to potential cancer-causing chemicals to injuries due to major mishaps at industrial worksites. But many employees file workers’ compensation claims for another reason: carpal tunnel syndrome.

As more Americans return to workplaces, the experience of meat plant workers shows the difficulty of linking infections to employment and getting compensation for medical care and lost wages. https://reut.rs/2SmimwQ