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Plant safety.
Twenty to twenty-five thousand workers in industry in the United States alone are killed annually while in the course of their employment. Two million suffer non-fatal accidents of varying degree, which make them miss days of employment. Is it to be wondered that the employer and employee unite in the demand that all in industry become active allies in the accident reduction army?" (from Industrial Management, 1928)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The above is from a book written by Richard Lansburgh, the former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. Although it was penned 80 years ago, its tone and relevance still resonates today. As well it should. Certain concepts don't get old or become passe, and improving safety in the workplace is one of them. In fact, it can be said that plant safety is not just an issue that needs to be discussed, but truly is a matt...See the full content of this document
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