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Occupational Disease
In the United States, labor laws protect the health and safety of workers and ensure the compensation of workers for occupational illness or injury. One of the farthest-reaching laws is the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), which allows government representatives to regulate workplace safety. It is estimated that nearly one million occupational illnesses and deaths occur in the United States annually. These are often caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, agricultural pesticides, asbestos, welding rod fumes, and other hazardous materials. Some forms of occupational disease include: blood disorders, pregnancy complications, lung ailments, and several forms of cancer. Regulation of workplace safety in the United States has often been tied to tragic accidents such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911.
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Occupational Disease and Work-Related Accidents - Not Created Equal
You've heard the terms used interchangeably. But "occupational disease" and "work-related injuries" are not created equal. This article will attempt to explain the difference... read more
Occupational Disease - All Too Common
The rate of occupational health concerns in the United States is staggering - more than four fatal injuries per 100,000 workers in the 2004 census, over 4.3 million non-fatal accidents, injuries... read more
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