The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released its annual list of the most dangerous jobs in America and this year the top spot was filled by loggers.
The commentator seems to be saying that just raising the pay of workers with dangerous jobs is all that is needed. Even more important is to reduce the dangers of the work so that workers go home in one piece. Many employers don't provide the legally required protections, and the government doesn't adequately enforce the rules.
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The commentator seems to be saying that just raising the pay of workers with dangerous jobs is all that is needed. Even more important is to reduce the dangers of the work so that workers go home in one piece. Many employers don't provide the legally required protections, and the government doesn't adequately enforce the rules.