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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Watch your step! Injury stats point to first aid, training needs as priorities

Farmers aged 45–50 had the most grain farm injuries; foot injuries (sprains, fractures) dominate—keep first-aid kits stocked, carry splints, and provide first-aid and safety training.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Suing a Business for Personal Injury? Here's What You Need to Know

The most important concept in any personal injury case is "negligence." You can't simply sue a business because you got hurt on their property; you have to prove that they did something wrong. To win your case, you generally need to show that the business had a duty to keep you safe, that they failed in that duty, and that their failure directly caused your injury.
Law
US news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

SpaceX didn't properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says | TechCrunch

OSHA found SpaceX failed to properly inspect a repaired hydraulic crane before its collapse at Starbase, resulting in seven serious violations and $115,850 in fines.
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Chefs Are Revealing The Breaking Points That Made Them Quit, And This Says A Lot About The Industry

Many culinary professionals leave because of low pay, excessive hours, abusive conditions, labor violations, and physical strain that make the career unsustainable.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Tech is making workers' jobs more dangerous instead of safer

Technologies from AI to advanced robotics have been celebrated for their ability to lighten people's workload. But despite their promises, these technologies aren't being used to improve workers' lives or keep them safe. In 2023, 385 workers died every day due to hazardous working conditions, with over 3 million more work-related injuries and illnesses reported that year in the United States.
Artificial intelligence
Ruby on Rails
fromianVisits
7 months ago

New railway accident database sheds light on forgotten worker tragedies

A new database reveals thousands of railway staff injuries and fatalities, aiming to improve awareness of their safety in historical reports.
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