Federal sector workers, while covered by Executive Order, lack meaningful protection, as OSHA can not issue fines for violations. In a number of states, the injury rate for public sector workers is higher than for workers in the private sector. Mr. Chairman, the Bush Administration proposed that Congress expand coverage to these workers in 1991. Now is the time for Congress to extend coverage to these workers. Hazardous Industries Exempted from Recording Injuries and Illnesses.
Window cleaners have one of the more dangerous professions.
Building service workers as a whole experience the third highest number of back injuries. This basic information is fundamental in any effort to prevent such future injuries and illnesses. OSHA must lift this exemption and require all employers to maintain this vital injury and illness information. Healthcare Workers are Facing an Epidemic of On-the Job Injuries and Illnesses. The industry sector with one of the largest increases in injury and illness numbers and rates has been in healthcare.