Often, work-related deaths occur on construction sites due to the heavy equipment and dangerous conditions on those sites. However, work-related deaths are not limited to construction accidents only. They may also occur in offices, warehouses and other types of workplaces. …
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Residents of Chicago may be familiar with television shows like “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Code.” These shows are about firefighters and police officers. Their jobs seem dangerous. However, in reality, transportation and agriculture jobs pose even greater risks to workers. …
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While many Americans work in fields typically considered quite dangerous, such as logging and mining, a recent report revealed that the most deadly jobs in the United States are actually those that involve long hours on the road. According to …
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In early July, a bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enforce new public safety ratings for discount bus companies passed in Congress. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer first proposed the bill in 2011. The proposal was Schumer’s …
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Cell phones have become an indispensable gadget for most people, but new research is questioning, at what cost? PBS’ Frontline recently examined records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s database of workplace accident investigations. The findings were staggering. The …
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