Retail is not typically considered a dangerous occupation. However, the holiday season draws much larger crowds than employees are used to managing. In fact, Black Friday has become such an occupational health risk, that a website called blackfridaydeathcount.com was established to track the injuries and fatalities associated with this American shopping event. The site reports that since 2006, Black Friday has claimed 7 deaths and 90 injuries; this includes both workers and patrons. A November 2012 US News & World Report article summarized some of the worst of the mayhem, but 2013 and 2014 have also resulted in nearly 20 injuries and at least 1 death. Not the best news for spreading the Holiday Cheers—but news nonetheless.
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OSHA Helps the Retail Industry Deal with Employee Health and Safety During the Holiday Rush
Posted by Shivi Kakar
Dec 10, 2014 9:37:00 AM
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