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What is the approximate annual cost of work-related accidents in the USA?
What is the approximate annual cost of work-related accidents in the USA?
- $600 billion (correct)
- $150 million
- $200 million
- $500 billion
Why may statistics on work-related illnesses be incorrect?
Why may statistics on work-related illnesses be incorrect?
- Difficulty establishing job-related illness
- Reluctancy of workers to report illness
- Physicians fail to recognize the illness as job-related
- All of the above (correct)
What is the role of engineers in preventing unsafe situations?
What is the role of engineers in preventing unsafe situations?
- Report work-related accidents to authorities
- Advocate for increased safety regulations
- Identify hazards during designs and eliminate/reduce them (correct)
- Implement safety protocols after accidents occur
What is the main reason for an increase in accidental deaths among the older population?
What is the main reason for an increase in accidental deaths among the older population?
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What is the total annual cost of lost wages, medical expenses, and other indirect costs associated with work-related accidents in the USA?
What is the total annual cost of lost wages, medical expenses, and other indirect costs associated with work-related accidents in the USA?
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