Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation


The Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program's goal is the prevention of occupational fatality. Program elements include:
The FACE Program is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health or NIOSH which is a branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a unit of the United States Department of Labor, also tracks occupational fatalities.
The FACE program currently has two components:
Work-related injuries in the United States claim the lives of more than 5,000 individuals annually. Men are most frequently on-the-job fatality victims. Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated annually to honor those who died on the job.