U.S. Workers Remain at Risk for Workplace Injuries
On-the-job injuries are all too common among U.S. workers. There is an average of 13 workplace deaths every day in the U.S. Although that number has decreased significantly from 38 deaths a day in 1970, it is still too high. One contributing factor to the high number is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is tasked with ensuring safe work environments, is running on limited resources, leaving American workers vulnerable to safety hazards. OSHA is tasked with...
