May 20, 2022

NHTSA estimates 2021 traffic fatalities, report shows rate of fatal injuries in construction and more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Estimate for 2021 traffic fatalities is released

NHTSA released preliminary data on the traffic fatalities during 2021. The projection shows 42,915 people died in a motor vehicle crash last year, which is a 10.5% increase from 2020 and the highest number of fatalities since 2005.

Studies, resources, trends, news

New report shows a rise in construction fatalities

A report from The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) shows that the rate of fatal injuries in the construction industry increased over 11% between 2011 and 2020. The rate for fatal injuries among Hispanic employees rose over 31% during the same period.

Survey shows mental health issues correlate with workplace safety

The National Safety Council (NSC) announced that its Workforce Trends Indicator Survey showed that feelings of depression and anxiety were correlated with how safe respondents felt at work. Survey respondents who felt unsafe at work were almost three times more likely to report depressive symptoms and more than twice as likely to report symptoms of anxiety than those who felt safe at work.

The impact of mindfulness on workplace safety

A recent poll showed that U.S. and Canadian employees are more stressed out than the rest of the world. Stemming from a podcast episode, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is providing seven tips to help build a foundation of mindfulness and reduce stress. The article also shares information on the benefits of mindfulness for a business organization.