July 25, 2011 by Fred Hosier
A researcher thinks he’s found three genes that are linked to being accident-prone. What could this mean for workplace safety?
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Tags: accident prone, China, DNA, genes, vehicle crashes
August 12, 2010 by Fred Hosier
China is on the verge of overtaking the U.S. as the world’s top manufacturer. Some use Chinese competition as a reason why OSHA’s regulations shouldn’t be stricter. However, a recent newspaper article paints a picture of workplace safety in China that no one would want.
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Tags: China, ignore deaths, mine owners, productivity tops safety, safety regulations
May 28, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Authorities in China are trying to deal with a cluster of suicides at a factory that employs 300,000 workers near Shenzhen.
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Tags: China, Foxconn, suicides
March 4, 2010 by Fred Hosier
China says 83,196 people lost their lives in work-related incidents last year.
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Tags: China, coal mining, worker fatalities