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Liberty Mutual: Employers Spend $58.78 Billion on Worker Injuries

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Aug 8, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 8, 2025

U.S. employers spend $58.78 billion annually on worker injuries, insurer Liberty Mutual announced July 15 with the release of its 2025 Workplace Safety Index. The top 10 causes of serious workplace injuries account for over 86%, or $50.87 billion, of the total cost. Liberty Mutual has compiled its index for 25 years, identifying the top 10 […]

ASHRAE Highlights Resources to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease Risk in Buildings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 11, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Aug 11, 2025

Amid growing concern about Legionnaires’ disease, especially with recent outbreaks in New York City and parts of Ohio, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is offering guidance to help mitigate risks and support building safety. Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, is most commonly associated with water systems […]