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Undiluted Moments

Undiluted Moments

Written by: Fred
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 The comprehensive annual report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2024” published by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) covers the state of workplace safety in the U.S., highlighting several key issues:
  • Black and Latino workers are at greater risk for injury, illness or death on the job.
  • New and worsening hazards such as workplace violence, heat and infectious disease must be addressed to reduce their growing threat to workplace safety and well-being.
  • Job safety agencies have been flat-funded for years, not even keeping up with inflation. Employees and resources have shrunk as responsibilities have grown.
  • The OSH Act is more than 50 years old now and needs updates, particularly to its whistleblower programs and protections, and to strengthen criminal prosecution and penalties.
  • Workplace injuries and illnesses remain underreported and costly, and changes to data reporting obscure the true scope of these problems.
The 256-page report presents extensive data to support the findings, but these 10 facts reveal what they uncovered about the state of workplace safety in the U.S.
1. Black and Latino Workers Are Put at Greater Risk
Latino workers face the greatest risk of dying at work — their job fatality rates are 24% higher than the overall average, while Black workers have fatality rates 14% higher. In 2022, 734 Black workers died on the job, the highest number in at least 20 years.“Death on the Job” cites a recent North Carolina study in explaining these mortality rate disparities: Segregation by race into more hazardous industries and occupations plays a substantial role.To combat these rising rates, the report calls for targeted OSHA enforcement and training programs in workplaces and industries with greater density of these of demographics to help reduce job fatalities and improve working conditions.Fred Self-Help Success True Crime
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    • Eat a Healthy Diet: Focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. Limit processed foods, added sugars, unhealthy fats, and excessive salt.
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    • Connect with Others: Build and maintain strong relationships with family, friends, and your community. Strong social connections reduce anxiety and depression, and provide valuable support.
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