This is how workers built those skyscrapers--with zero safety devices. 5 workers died building the Empire State Building and 60 workers died building the World Trade Centre. These buildings had several thousands of workers so the death rate was just 1%-2% which was deemed acceptable. A handful of workers dying while something was being built was just expected before unions and safety regulations changed that.

[–] zloubida@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It changed a little for sure, but 13 people still die at work every day in the US. And nobody cares.

[–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I care.

[–] TheFriar@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you.

[–] aaaaace@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Me too, went from being endangered worker to safety instructor.

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