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Introduction: Unveiling the Safety Landscape of Jackson Jackson, Mississippi, a city known for its diverse neighborhoods, offers a unique blend of lifestyles and communities. However, beneath the surface of its vibrant cultural tapestry, there are areas that face distinct safety challenges. In this exploration, we turn to the insights provided by Saturday Night Science to […]

High-Level Consultative Meeting to Advance Women in Maritime

High-Level Consultative Meeting to Advance Women in Maritime

“As the ratio of first-years to leaders increases, it becomes more difficult to do this job well.”

Did you know that construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world? The United States Bureau of Labour Statistics identified the construction industry among industries such as fishing, aviation, lumber, metalworking, agriculture, mining and transportation to be some of the most dangerous for workers. Among the 10 deadliest construction projects in history was the Willow Island Disaster of 1978. “A crane failed and collapsed in the Willow …

Can you imagine being part of a society fuelled by mass production and the factory system, and what the working conditions were during the Industrial Revolution? Imagine children from as young as four working up to twelve hours a day. Imagine Industrial revolution workers climbing under machinery, often resulting in loss of limbs, crushed, or decapitated. Imagine girls working at match factories developing phossy jaw from phosphorus fumes and children …