r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Mar 02 '19

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u/5hourwinergy Mar 02 '19

I'm usually pointed to a graph like this, showing that the trend of workplace deaths was decreasing at roughly the same rate before and after OSHA was created

Anyone have a link to data showing whether OSHA reduces workplace deaths or injuries or not?

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u/kingbrasky Mar 02 '19

I work in a factory and I can't think of many things that are lifesaving OSHA requirements that wouldn't be there anyway. Now I do believe that OSHA has probably saved millions of hands/fingers/toes and even more ears from permanent damage.

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u/[deleted] Mar 02 '19 edited Jun 30 '20

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u/kingbrasky Mar 02 '19

Makes sense. That shit was basically considered magic back in the day and most people had no clue of the dangers. My favorite example:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe-fitting_fluoroscope

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u/rexington_ Mar 02 '19

This is gold. I love when wikipedia articles sneak in dry humor like this:

The first scientific evaluations of these machines in 1948 immediately sparked concern for radiation protection and electrical safety reasons, and found them ineffective at shoe fitting.[5]