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The CDC’s Preventable Deaths
Of all the injuries that happen at a worksite, many are preventable. One article noted, “When a
person has been harmed to the point he or she has little to no chance of recovering, the individual
often dies from these grievous wounds. However, there are many measures that are put in place or
that may be followed to avoid this type of disaster.” This article will discuss what is termed as
‘preventable deaths’ according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Every job site should have a guidebook of safety regulations that need to be adhered to in order for
work tasks to be carried out properly and be completed. When such guidelines are not obeyed, some
places of employment reprimand the workers for their failure to adhere to these. Other companies
have these rules in a booklet that is explained during training sessions. However, in situations where
costs are tightly controlled preventable accidents may become standard as a result of cutting of
corners and shortcuts being taken.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in most cases makes an appointment
with a company to assess dangers and hazardous materials and substances. When such assessments
are completed they leave a guidebook of directions on how to handle these objects and liquids. For
situations that require specific safety protocols these are explained in detail and some of the safety
protocols are a must when working in the business. It is not uncommon for management to have
certificates issued for adhering to OSHA standards. Where such standards are violated the company
may lose their certifications as well as be fined for failure to follow safety protocol. It is in these
instances that workers may be injured to the point of death or death is soon to follow.
According to one study there are five leading causes of death in the country. These include diseases
of the heart, various forms of cancer, respiratory disorders and complications and unintentional
injuries that occur in or when working for a company. The study revealed that, “For all of these,
there is a 20 to 40% chance that death may have been prevented in some manner. When safety is
followed, injury, in general, may be avoided, but death usually only transpires through the harm in
these companies by the initial injury.”
"Each year, almost 1 million United States citizens die too soon through these 5 top causes of
death. The unfortunate aspect is that many of these could have been avoided. The United States
CDC has provided information that specifies that prevention is possible in about one-third of these
cases, depending upon certain factors.”
Statistics drawn from the CDC show that, “of the 34% of heart disease deaths that are premature,
many of these personas may live longer through assistance. Over one-third of all unintentional
accidents could be either prevented entirely or managed to allow for the nearly forty thousand
persons to recover from injury and to avoid possible death. Unintentional injury and deaths may be
a result of failures on the part of the victim or the perpetrator… For example, the only way to avoid
harm from unsafe products is by the manufacturer or distributor correcting defects.”
In instances of wrongful death, a personal injury Alaska wrongful death lawyer should be
consulted to file a claim.
About Crowsonlaw-wasilla
Crowson Law Group is a law firm of renowned professionals who specialize in personal
injury matters. For legal advice and representation by attorneys in Wasilla Ak contact
the Crowson Law Group today.
Contact Information:
Crowson Law Group
1981 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
Email:james@crowsonlaw.com
Phone: (907) 519-0193
Source: https://www.prfree.org/@crowsonlaw/the-cdc-s-preventable-deaths-
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The CDC’s Preventable Deaths

  • 2.
  • 3. Of all the injuries that happen at a worksite, many are preventable. One article noted, “When a person has been harmed to the point he or she has little to no chance of recovering, the individual often dies from these grievous wounds. However, there are many measures that are put in place or that may be followed to avoid this type of disaster.” This article will discuss what is termed as ‘preventable deaths’ according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Every job site should have a guidebook of safety regulations that need to be adhered to in order for work tasks to be carried out properly and be completed. When such guidelines are not obeyed, some places of employment reprimand the workers for their failure to adhere to these. Other companies have these rules in a booklet that is explained during training sessions. However, in situations where costs are tightly controlled preventable accidents may become standard as a result of cutting of corners and shortcuts being taken. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in most cases makes an appointment with a company to assess dangers and hazardous materials and substances. When such assessments are completed they leave a guidebook of directions on how to handle these objects and liquids. For situations that require specific safety protocols these are explained in detail and some of the safety protocols are a must when working in the business. It is not uncommon for management to have certificates issued for adhering to OSHA standards. Where such standards are violated the company may lose their certifications as well as be fined for failure to follow safety protocol. It is in these instances that workers may be injured to the point of death or death is soon to follow.
  • 4. According to one study there are five leading causes of death in the country. These include diseases of the heart, various forms of cancer, respiratory disorders and complications and unintentional injuries that occur in or when working for a company. The study revealed that, “For all of these, there is a 20 to 40% chance that death may have been prevented in some manner. When safety is followed, injury, in general, may be avoided, but death usually only transpires through the harm in these companies by the initial injury.” "Each year, almost 1 million United States citizens die too soon through these 5 top causes of death. The unfortunate aspect is that many of these could have been avoided. The United States CDC has provided information that specifies that prevention is possible in about one-third of these cases, depending upon certain factors.” Statistics drawn from the CDC show that, “of the 34% of heart disease deaths that are premature, many of these personas may live longer through assistance. Over one-third of all unintentional accidents could be either prevented entirely or managed to allow for the nearly forty thousand persons to recover from injury and to avoid possible death. Unintentional injury and deaths may be a result of failures on the part of the victim or the perpetrator… For example, the only way to avoid harm from unsafe products is by the manufacturer or distributor correcting defects.” In instances of wrongful death, a personal injury Alaska wrongful death lawyer should be consulted to file a claim.
  • 5. About Crowsonlaw-wasilla Crowson Law Group is a law firm of renowned professionals who specialize in personal injury matters. For legal advice and representation by attorneys in Wasilla Ak contact the Crowson Law Group today. Contact Information: Crowson Law Group 1981 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy Wasilla, AK 99654 Email:james@crowsonlaw.com Phone: (907) 519-0193 Source: https://www.prfree.org/@crowsonlaw/the-cdc-s-preventable-deaths- 6rmyb8eynkb4