Until recently, the burden of safety was put on the worker, with urgings to be careful. Most experts now say that, in a dangerous occupation, even the most cautious operator runs too high a risk. Many bosses ignore safety problems because they see the costs of workers’ protection cutting into profits. In Los Angeles, former [...]

Chemical poisoning Food may be accidentally contaminated by poisonous chemicals. Lead poisoning can occur if food is exposed to dust containing lead or if food is kept in containers made with solders, alloys, or enamel containing lead. Zinc, an essential mineral element, is toxic in excessive amounts. Illness was reported in a group of people [...]