FEMA October 2024

Insured disaster losses in the United States totaled $95 billion in 2023, very close to the five-year average of US$105 billion, and above the 10-year average of $90 billion. In addition, 492 people died in 2023 from weather related disasters. A brief breakdown of the results:

Heat Acclimation Saves Lives

According to OSHA, the lack of heat acclimation represents a major risk factor for fatal outcomes. Although illnesses from heat exposure is preventable, every year thousands in the construction industry become sick from occupational heat exposure.

Is Workplace Safety in Decline

Although every June businesses around the country celebrate National Safety Month, figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at the end of last year were very alarming. Employers reported 2.8 million injury and illness cases in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021 as well as a total of 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022, up 5.7% from 2021.

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