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Howard P. McKeon: “Instead of focusing on punishment, as we do with today's hearing, we should also look at strategies that prevent…”

On the recordApril 27, 2009
Instead of focusing on punishment, as we do with today's hearing, we should also look at strategies that prevent accidents in the first place.
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Howard P. McKeon
California

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McKeon argues for a shift from punitive measures to preventive strategies in workplace safety.

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