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November 1998, Vol. 121, No. 11

Occupational injury and illness rates: why they fell

Hugh Conway
Department of Labor Chair, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.

Jens Svenson
Senior Economist, Office of Regulatory Analysis, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor


A decline in occupational injury and illness rates in the early- to mid-1990s is attributable to legislative reforms motivated by increases in workers’ compensation payments and a growing awareness of workplace hazards by unions, employers, and the insurance industry.   This article identifies the factors that have contributed to the rate decline and assesses their importance regarding future changes in the rate.

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