California Sanitation Research Paper

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California sanitation workers have a very hazardous job. In fact, statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that garbage collectors are nearly 10 times more likely to be fatally injured on the job than all other industries. Unfortunately, this was proven when seven sanitation workers were killed on the job during the first 10 days of 2018.

Garbage collectors are also prone to numerous non-fatal injuries, including sprains, strains and overexertion injuries. These types of injuries frequently occur when workers jump on and off garbage trucks and lift heavy loads. Another common danger is workers coming into contact with dangerous materials and hazardous waste.

In order to prevent injuries and deaths, the American National Standards