Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation

The Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program's goal is the prevention of occupational fatality. Program elements include:

The FACE Program is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health or NIOSH which is a branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a unit of the United States Department of Labor, also tracks occupational fatalities.

The FACE program currently has two components:

FACE publications

Work-related injuries in the United States claim the lives of more than 5,000 individuals annually.[1] Men are most frequently on-the-job fatality victims. Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated annually to honor those who died on the job.

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References

  1. NIOSH-FACE
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