Bureau of Labor Statistics
About Us
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is responsible and dedicated to serving the people of Utah by developing, implementing programs, collecting, and compiling fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the state. We work with both state and federal agencies to collect and analyze data, including the BLS, Utah’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH), and the Utah Department of Health. We are committed to deliver quality statistical data that improves workplace safety and health in the workplace.
What We Do
Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII)
Collection of occupational injuries and illnesses from randomly selected employers as part of a probability survey of employers throughout the state of Utah
Separate responses into groups according to their industry, and number of employees to form a representative sample for the state of Utah
Submit the results to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics for inclusion in the National SOII
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI)
Collection of fatal work injuries in the state of Utah using multiple sources to identify, verify, and profile fatal worker injuries
Submit the results to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics for inclusion in the National CFOI
Purpose of What We Do
Data compiled by the SOII is used by employers, employees, public policy makers, and researchers to:
- Identify common hazards that lead to injuries and illnesses in a particular industry
- Identify demographic characteristics including occupation, industry, age, gender, and work experience.
- Identify the sources of injuries and illnesses
- Identify the events which caused injuries and illnesses
Data compiled by the CFOI is used by safety and health policy analysts and researchers to help prevent fatal work injuries by:
- Informing workers of life threatening hazards associated with various jobs
- Promoting safety work practices through enhanced job safety training;
- Assessing and improving workplace safety standards
- Identifying new areas of safety research
Resources
- SOII – Information for Respondents
- OSHA Forms for Recording Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
- Estimate Annual Average Number of Employees
- Estimate Total Hours Worked by Employees
- Incidence Rate Calculator and Comparison Tool
- Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Catalog of Publications
- National SOII and CFOI Data
- State SOII and CFOI Data
- Database – Nonfatal Cases Involving Days Away From Work
Contact Us
(801) 530-6823
Mechell Alder
available from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
mechellalder@utah.gov
(801) 530-6926
Darin Hanson
available from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
darinhanson@utah.gov