Women at risk: does anybody care?
Article Abstract:
A survey by The Teresa and H. John III Foundation shows that 25% of 1,000 women feel their work zones present health hazards. Peter D. Hart Associates Inc likewise says 81% of women, compared to 63% of working men, primarily consider safety and health in the workplace. Although the Department of Health and Human Services reports that health risks for women are either less in scope or equally extensive than those for men, the former is more susceptible to muscoloskeletal disorders and infectious diseases. Moreover, most victims of workplace violence and sexual harassment are women.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1998
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Safety and health report
Article Abstract:
Off-work injuries in 1998 caused 37,600 deaths and approximately 5.6 million disabling injuries. Accidental injuries to employees both in and out of work resulted in 42,800 deaths and 9.5 million disabling injuries. Total deaths due to accidental injuries in 1998 was about 93,500, which represents a decrease of less than 0.5% compared to that of 1997. Approximately 80 million lost workdays were caused by on-the-job deaths and disabling injuries while production time lost because of off-the-job injuries resulted in an additional 325 million days.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1999
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How far have we come?
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The country has made significant developments in promoting worker safety. However, there are several challenges that still need to be addressed. About 137 people die from work-related diseases and another 16 from injuries on the job everyday in the nation. In addition, the National Safety Council has revealed that these deaths and injuries cost the country billions of dollars every year. Some of the most dangerous industries based on fatality rate include mining, agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1999
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