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Though the workplace has been made much safer in many instances, there are still many inherent risks that workers in he 21st century labor force face. According to Michael Siverstein (2007), "a worker is injured on the job every 2.5 seconds." Inspections in many workplaces take place so infrequently that OSHA regulations are not taken seriously. Often organizations responsible for a severe injury or death are not held accountable for their actions.

Another particular risk to workers ...

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