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[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The part of your workday that you're most likely to die during is your commute, especially if you drive, which is not covered by DoL or OSHA.

ETA: Okay, if you're a crab fisherman or salvage diver maybe your job is more dangerous. But for almost every job I can think of driving to work is more dangerous than everything you do.

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 25 points 2 weeks ago

I think imminent natural disaster trumps that just a tad bit.

[-] Unboxious@ani.social 9 points 2 weeks ago

The part of your workday that you’re most likely to die during is your commute, especially if you drive, which is not covered by DoL or OSHA.

FWIW this is because of DoL and OSHA making sure that once you get to work they have to keep you reasonably safe. This was not always the case in the past.

[-] raynethackery@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

In my state, as long as you don't make any stops between home and work, you are covered by workers compensation.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I'm glad to hear that. It's at least something.

Every time I hear about a fatal crash during rush hour I feel terrible for the person who died going to work.

[-] celsiustimeline@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Your comment doesn't really address my point. I'm talking about people who died at work who were threatened with termination if they attempted to leave a dangerous work environment.

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