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In reply to the discussion: Story missing from my TV: Six Dead at Colorado Dairy [View all]stopdiggin
(14,870 posts)21. you are probably 100% about 'culture'
but it really does have to be 'pushed' and insisted upon from management on down.
And my experience has been, too often PPE is regarded as a 'hassle' and a pain in the butt (both donning and wearing) by employees themselves at the floor level. You have to ride them, and insist ...
You and I will agree that in this case ... Sounds like standard practice was to simply not ....
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It was probably on local news. There are several articles online about it.
RandomNumbers
Aug 2025
#3
It was all over the local news in Denver. It also made National news as well. See link below.
generalbetrayus
Aug 2025
#23
I read news report on DU a couple of days ago, so international news, kinda. But surprised it doesn't have bigger impact
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2025
#39
In unrelated news, Trump Administration destroys OSHA and attacks unions that push for safer workplaces.
Midnight Writer
Aug 2025
#15
If only the U.S. had a part of government to protect the workers from occupational safety hazards
LiberalArkie
Aug 2025
#32