Identifying High-Risk Small Business Industries : The Basis for Preventing Occupational Injury, Illness and Fatality

Characterizes the risk of occupational injury, illness, & fatality in industries composed mostly of small business establishments. Both the total number of cases & incidence rates were considered. 253 small business industries were identified for the years 1994-1995. The top 25% were ranked according to their injury, illness, & fatality experience. A combined risk index was also used to rank these small business industries. This information can be used by the small business community, labor officials, occupational safety & health practitioners & agencies, & others to target prevention activities to small business industries with the greatest need. Charts & tables.Rosenstock, Linda is the author of 'Identifying High-Risk Small Business Industries : The Basis for Preventing Occupational Injury, Illness and Fatality', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756700447 and ISBN 0756700442.