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Violence Against Workers in Germany: A Growing Concern
A 2018 study by the German health and welfare services professional association (BGW) revealed that nearly 80 percent of respondents in the care and support professions experienced violence in the preceding 12 months, prompting concerns about the increasing prevalence of workplace violence in German...
Violence Against Workers in Germany: A Growing Concern
A 2018 study by the German health and welfare services professional association (BGW) revealed that nearly 80 percent of respondents in the care and support professions experienced violence in the preceding 12 months, prompting concerns about the increasing prevalence of workplace violence in German...
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24% Bias Score
Two Workplace Accidents in Italy Result in Death and Severe Injury
In Italy, a worker died from inhaling fumes at a waste processing plant, while a 17-year-old intern suffered severe injuries after falling from a height at an industrial vehicle repair shop; investigations are underway.
Two Workplace Accidents in Italy Result in Death and Severe Injury
In Italy, a worker died from inhaling fumes at a waste processing plant, while a 17-year-old intern suffered severe injuries after falling from a height at an industrial vehicle repair shop; investigations are underway.
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40% Bias Score
Liguria Workplace Safety: Accident Decrease Masks Rise in Fatalities and Illnesses
Liguria reports a 5.5% decrease in workplace accident reports since 2019, but a concerning 2.2% decrease in 2024 compared to 2023 alongside a rise in fatalities (22 to 25). High-risk sectors include construction, logistics, agriculture, and ports, while professional illnesses increased by 39% and 'i...
Liguria Workplace Safety: Accident Decrease Masks Rise in Fatalities and Illnesses
Liguria reports a 5.5% decrease in workplace accident reports since 2019, but a concerning 2.2% decrease in 2024 compared to 2023 alongside a rise in fatalities (22 to 25). High-risk sectors include construction, logistics, agriculture, and ports, while professional illnesses increased by 39% and 'i...
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48% Bias Score
EU Workplace Accidents: 2022 Figures Show Decrease but Persistent Concerns Remain
The EU reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal work accidents in 2022, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; men comprised two-thirds of non-fatal accidents; manufacturing had the highest accident rate; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises concerns about enforcement.
EU Workplace Accidents: 2022 Figures Show Decrease but Persistent Concerns Remain
The EU reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal work accidents in 2022, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; men comprised two-thirds of non-fatal accidents; manufacturing had the highest accident rate; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises concerns about enforcement.
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40% Bias Score
Two Firefighters Die in Alcorcón Garage Fire
Two firefighters died Wednesday in an Alcorcón garage fire after a hybrid vehicle collision caused an explosion; one died in the explosion, the other from oxygen deprivation; a third firefighter is in critical condition, and fourteen others suffered minor injuries.
Two Firefighters Die in Alcorcón Garage Fire
Two firefighters died Wednesday in an Alcorcón garage fire after a hybrid vehicle collision caused an explosion; one died in the explosion, the other from oxygen deprivation; a third firefighter is in critical condition, and fourteen others suffered minor injuries.
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40% Bias Score
Century Aluminum Workers Likely Exposed to Carcinogens
An investigation by Omroep Zeeland and Zembla reveals that Century Aluminum workers in Vlissingen-Oost were likely exposed to carcinogenic substances, leading to a temporary plant shutdown after carcinogens were found in employee urine samples; the factory manager admits potential worker endangermen...
Century Aluminum Workers Likely Exposed to Carcinogens
An investigation by Omroep Zeeland and Zembla reveals that Century Aluminum workers in Vlissingen-Oost were likely exposed to carcinogenic substances, leading to a temporary plant shutdown after carcinogens were found in employee urine samples; the factory manager admits potential worker endangermen...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Workplace Deaths Surge in First Half of 2024
Forty workplace deaths have been reported in the Netherlands during the first half of 2024, a sharp increase compared to 52 for all of 2023, raising concerns about the feasibility of the government's 2040 goal of zero work-related deaths. The increase is linked to underreporting, staff shortages, an...
Netherlands Workplace Deaths Surge in First Half of 2024
Forty workplace deaths have been reported in the Netherlands during the first half of 2024, a sharp increase compared to 52 for all of 2023, raising concerns about the feasibility of the government's 2040 goal of zero work-related deaths. The increase is linked to underreporting, staff shortages, an...
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24% Bias Score
Martinez Refinery Fire: Contractor Oversight and Regulations Cited as Root Causes
A February 1st fire at the Martinez Refinery Company, lasting three days, injured six workers, and released harmful chemicals, prompting a shelter-in-place order; a root cause analysis blames inadequate contractor training and supervision, worsened by California regulations restricting access to qua...
Martinez Refinery Fire: Contractor Oversight and Regulations Cited as Root Causes
A February 1st fire at the Martinez Refinery Company, lasting three days, injured six workers, and released harmful chemicals, prompting a shelter-in-place order; a root cause analysis blames inadequate contractor training and supervision, worsened by California regulations restricting access to qua...
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36% Bias Score
EU Workplace Accidents Decrease, but Inspector Shortages Raise Concerns
In 2022, the EU reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal workplace accidents, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; men comprised two-thirds of non-fatal accidents; manufacturing, health, and construction sectors reported the most incidents; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises safety concer...
EU Workplace Accidents Decrease, but Inspector Shortages Raise Concerns
In 2022, the EU reported 2.97 million non-fatal and 3,286 fatal workplace accidents, a 4.6% decrease since 2017; men comprised two-thirds of non-fatal accidents; manufacturing, health, and construction sectors reported the most incidents; and a global decline in labor inspectors raises safety concer...
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48% Bias Score
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Investigates Brain Tumor Cases Among Nurses
Five nurses on the fifth floor of Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity ward developed benign brain tumors, leading to an internal investigation that ruled out environmental causes, though the nurses' union disputes the findings and is conducting an independent inquiry.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Investigates Brain Tumor Cases Among Nurses
Five nurses on the fifth floor of Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity ward developed benign brain tumors, leading to an internal investigation that ruled out environmental causes, though the nurses' union disputes the findings and is conducting an independent inquiry.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Report Links Temporary Employment to Higher Workplace Accident Rates
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate's annual report reveals that workplace accidents are far more common among temporary and agency workers than permanent employees, with a significant portion of incidents involving migrant workers and going unreported.
Dutch Report Links Temporary Employment to Higher Workplace Accident Rates
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate's annual report reveals that workplace accidents are far more common among temporary and agency workers than permanent employees, with a significant portion of incidents involving migrant workers and going unreported.
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40% Bias Score
France Sees Record High in Workplace Fatalities in 2023
France's 2023 workplace fatality report reveals 759 deaths, a 21-death increase from 2022, driven by rising external causes and occupational illnesses, with transport and construction sectors most affected.
France Sees Record High in Workplace Fatalities in 2023
France's 2023 workplace fatality report reveals 759 deaths, a 21-death increase from 2022, driven by rising external causes and occupational illnesses, with transport and construction sectors most affected.
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28% Bias Score
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