BLS occupational safety and health statistics; pursuant to section 24 of the occupational safety and health act of 1970 and equivalent state laws

The Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics awarded a $275,680.38 cooperative agreement to the Illinois Department of Public Health on October 1, 2025, under the Compensation and Working Conditions program (CFDA 17.005) to support occupational safety and health statistics collection and analysis pursuant to Section 24 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and equivalent state laws.

The recipient collects, analyzes, and publishes work injury and illness data, fatality statistics, and related occupational safety metrics that enable employers and policymakers to direct safety and health efforts and help workers understand workplace hazards. Performance occurs in Illinois and runs through September 30, 2026. The Illinois Department of Public Health, a division of the State of Illinois, operates seven regional offices and three laboratories across Illinois's 102 counties in partnership with 97 certified local health departments. The department's federal portfolio centers on vital statistics, disease surveillance, occupational safety and health statistics, and environmental health services delivered to HHS, CDC, EPA, SSA, and FDA.