The workplace is becoming safer:


Injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers

Year	  Rate
1981	  8.3
1982	  7.7
1983	  7.6
1984	  8.0
1985	  7.9
1986	  7.9
1987	  8.3
1988	  8.6
1989	  8.6
1990	  8.8
1991	  8.4
1992	  8.9
1993	  8.5
1994	  8.4
1995	  8.1
1996	  7.4
1997	  7.1
1998	  6.7
1999	  6.3
	

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.