Thursday, May 2, 2013

Workers Memorial Day Reminds Us of Safety Risks, Hazards, Atrocities and Death

Workers Memorial Day Reminds Us of Safety Risks, Hazards, Atrocities and Death:

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Progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall and USW International Vice President of Human Affairs Fred Redmond discuss Workers Memorial Day and the recent events in Texas and Bangladesh remind us that safeguards are necessary to protect employees in the workplace. In addition, lack of regulation and compliance also puts communities at-risk as well.
•    14 people killed in a devastating explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas.

•    340 people dead after Bangladesh building collapse.

•    13 Americans killed every day which translates into 4,000 workers killed each year.

•    Millions at risk of a hydrofluoric  acid (HF) release
The President Leo Gerard’s Blog addresses these issues:  West Blast O



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