Latin-America: worker incidents increase in Argentina

Article Abstract:

Argentina's Labor Risks Supervision office has reported an increase of 20% in on-the-job injuries and illnesses for the year 1998-1999. The effects of lost work days on the economy are discussed, with an estimated loss by the Clarin newspaper of over $1 billion.

Economic aspects, Occupational diseases, Argentina

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Height doesn't matter

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning research into the relevance of the height in death and injuries caused by falling are discussed. It is emphasized that height is irrelevant to the degree of the injury and that the risk of falling increases with age.

Research, Safety and security measures, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Workers

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South of the border

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the health and safety of employees who are employed by US companies who have expanded their facilities into the Caribbean and Latin America.

Occupational health and safety, Prevention, Latin America, Hazardous occupations

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