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More frequent, extreme heat waves linked to workplace injuries

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jul 26, 2021

New research from UCLA shows climate change-induced heat waves pose a growing threat to workers.

People wait to buy ice cream from a Washington, D.C., vender during a June heat wave. A recent study links heat waves to worker injuries, which were highest in low-wage industries that require physical labor.

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Workplace injuries going unreported due to cost

by Sarah Menendez

Mar 18, 2016

It's likely that at least half of employers do not comply with federal reporting rules.

Food slicing listed as a possible cause of workplace injury.

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