Strategic Goal 2: Workplace Safety and Health

Ensure workplaces are safe and healthy

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Central to Secretary Solis’ vision of good jobs for everyone are workplaces that are safe and healthy. Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions are injured on the job due to unsafe working conditions. Tens of thousands of workers die each year of work-related diseases as well. DOL agencies charged with improving workplace safety and health will use rigorous enforcement, science-based rulemaking, and stakeholder involvement to achieve this crucial strategic goal.

Objective(s):

Outcome Goal 2.1: High-Risk Industries

Performance Goal MSHA 2.1: Mine Safety and Health

Performance Goal WHD 2.1: Young Workers and Farmworkers

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