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In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was formed. Because of that, injuries and deaths on the job went down by 60%. You read that right. Sixty. Percent.

Brandon Weber

Sep 18, 2013

In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was formed. Because of that, injuries and deaths on the job went down by 60%. You read that right. Sixty. Percent.

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