NIOSH official: Agency open to expanding fatality report program

NIOSH is considering expanding its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program to more states as part of its mission to prevent workplace injuries and deaths in construction. The agency official's openness to broader participation could help identify safety hazards and control measures across more job sites nationwide.

Washington — As NIOSH evaluates future opportunities for its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, one agency official is hopeful about expanding participation at the state level. A national research endeavor, the FACE Program is aimed at preventing workplace injuries and deaths by…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.