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The Campaign to Weaken Worker Protections

Posted On: Jun 29, 2015

June 29, 2015 | SAFETY & HEALTH | publicintegrity.org [This is the first part of a Center for Public Integrity series examining the epidemic of work-related disease in America.] America's flimsy workplace health and safety protections are no accident. Problems that contribute to the daily toll of illnesses, injuries and deaths – from outdated chemical-exposure standards to tiny fines for major violations – come after decades of concerted efforts to delay fixes and weaken the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's authority. It's jammed the gears of the regulatory system to the point that they hardly turn. Full story… Related: Review important worker safety information on various topics and helpful safety and health links at teamster.org.