Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
There were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, a 5.7-percent increase from 5,190 in 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The fatal work injury rate was 3.7 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, up from 3.6 per 100,000 FTE in 2021. These data are from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI).
Member Recognition
Chapter President Philana Thompson recognized member Lee Gardner for his 42 years of ASSP membership at October’s chapter meeting. In addition to recognizing Lee’s accomplishment, the Chapter has also recognized the following Four Corners Chapter members for their remarkable years of ASSP membership.
- James Gallup – 41 Years
- James Loud – 43 Years
- Shawn Young – 30 Years
Four Corners ASSP Participates in Safe and Sound Week
Recently the Four Corners ASSP Chapter participated in Safe and Sound Week. Chapter Secretary, Alberta Pablo, championed the outreach opportunity. Local businesses were visited in Aztec, Farmington, Flora Vista, Kirtland and businesses were also visited on the Navajo Nation.
Automated Vehicles at Work
With auto manufacturers producing more vehicles with automated driving components, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has developed a technical report to help companies safely manage their high-tech fleets. The report identifies key factors that fleet managers should consider when selecting automated vehicles and outlines a plan to assist with their safe operation.
“Not so long ago, automated vehicles seemed like science fiction, but the reality is that this technology has become increasingly common in helping drivers stay safe on the road,” said Kelly Nantel, chair of ASSP’s technical subcommittee that wrote the technical report. ASSP has more than 39,000 members worldwide who are on the front line of occupational safety and health.
WISE Mentoring Program
The WISE Mentoring program successfully connects today’s most talented and experienced women mentors with rising and aspiring mentees. This pairing is designed to encourage and empower mentees to more effectively advance their careers through alignment with identified business objective, skill development, career option consideration, and network formation. All discussions are strictly confidential between the two parties. If you are an SH&E practitioner seeking to chart a successful career path or a seasoned pro eager to share experiences and insight, please visit the ASSP WISE website for more information.