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.
Well that’s terrifying.
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.
It changed a little for sure, but 13 people still die at work every day in the US. And nobody cares.
I care.
Thank you.
Me too, went from being endangered worker to safety instructor.