There’s positive safety news to report from Washington State. Keep reading for the latest stats.
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Workplace deaths in Washington declined to a near-historic low in 2015, according to a report released earlier his month by the state’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Last year there were 58 work-related deaths in the state, which is 18 fewer than in 2014. L&I data show only 2011 and 2013 had fewer reported deaths. Workplace fatalities in the state have declined by about 3.5 percent a year since 2006.