Politics pervade sacred domain of highway crash statistics

Article Abstract:

The Department of TransportationEs annual release of highway statistics proclaimed a decrease in the rate of fatal accidents per mile. It has been perceived by many as a means to gain electoral advantage by the Bush administration. The political intervention into the domain of accident statistics is criticized.

Reports, Political aspects, Traffic accidents, United States. Department of Transportation, Traffic surveys

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A closer look: utilities

Article Abstract:

Article presents an overview of demographics, safety statistics and concerns of the utilities industry. Accordingly, the industry employees over 700,000 Americans and features relatively low incident rates as far as work-related injuries and fatalities. 318 fatalities occured in the sector in the year 2000.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Utilities Programs-Total Govt, Demographic aspects, Accidents, Public utilities

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A closer look: computers and office equipment

Article Abstract:

A overview of the growth and safety related issues of computer and office equipment industry is presented. As far as the safety issues are concerned these industries have reported to have low fatality rate compared to other industries.

Electronic computers, Office machines, not elsewhere classified, General services, Analysis, Computer industry, Safety and security measures, Office equipment and supplies industry, Office equipment industry, Microcomputer industry, Workplace accidents

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