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Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Occupational health is an important public health issue in Colorado. On average, 117 work-related deaths occur each year in Colorado, accounting for approximately one work-related fatality every three days. Every year thousands more people are injured on the job or become ill from work-related exposures. The individuals and families affected by occupational injury bear substantial burdens that come with loss of life, income and sometimes independence....
Publisher
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Occupational health is an important public health issue in Colorado. Our employment landscape encompasses some of the nation's highest risk occupations, including mining, construction and agriculture. Colorado is also leading the way in developing new technologies and manufacturing methods in the emerging fields of nanotechnology, oil and gas extraction and "green" technology. Impacts to worker health from these new industries are not well understood....
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Publisher
Colorado Department of Transportation, Research Branch
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently investigating approaches to reduce the frequency and severity of work-related injuries. The incident rates for CDOT are significantly higher than those achieved by some private organizations and comparable DOTs.
Author
Publisher
Colorado Department of Transportation, Applied Research and Innovation Branch
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This is the second of a two-part research effort to determine how to improve the effectiveness of CDOT safety efforts. This effort focuses on the safety culture within CDOT and the effectiveness of the CDOT safety programs on improving safety culture. The study used a survey approach based on interviews with senior safety officials to determine the scope of the survey questions. Based on the survey results, it is recommended that CDOT continue to...
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Publisher
Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
As an organization, DMVA is committed to maintaining a safe and healthful working environment. Management will provide all necessary safeguards, programs, and equipment required to reduce the potential for accidents and injuries. To achieve this goal, we have developed and implemented a comprehensive Safety and Health Program. This program is designed to prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
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