Causes of Death in the Workplace

Abstract

Introduction Literature Review Data and Method The Occupation List The Industry List National Estimates and Causes of 5,498 Job-Related Deaths in 1979-81, 1983, 1985, 1986 Women Limitations and Reliability Tests Conclusion Appendix A: Denominators for Occupations Appendix B: Denominators for Industries Appendix C: Male and Female Job Deaths within Occupations Appendix D: Male and Female Job Deaths within Industries Appendix E: Bureau of Labor Statistics Appendix F: Occupations with Zero Deaths Appendix G: Ranking of Occupations with Five or More Deaths Appendix H: Industries with Zero Deaths Appendix I: Ranking of Industries with Five or More Deaths References Index