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John Dewey: Again, the consequences of neglect of safeguards in industries involving machines which are dangerous and those…

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Again, the consequences of neglect of safeguards in industries involving machines which are dangerous and those presenting unhygienic conditions, are so serious and irretrievable that the modern public has intervened to maintain conditions conducive to safety and health.
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John Dewey

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This quote highlights the public's role in ensuring safety and health in industries with dangerous conditions.

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