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Research and Publications
Both Senate and House committees have opened hearings to learn more about underreporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. Senators Murray (WA) and Kennedy (MA) have asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office to investigate whether OSHA has been adequately ensuring that employers accurately report employee injuries and illnesses.
Research by SPRI researchers on the subject of underreporting has been cited in the Wall Street Journal Article
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Leadership
SPRI has appointed Elihu D. Richter, MD, MPH as head of its
Advisory Council. Dr. Richter, who in addition heads the Unit of
Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health at Hebrew University
- Jerusalem, will provide leadership in expanding SPRI's international scope.