Which population is at the greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries?
a. Workers of child-bearing age
b. Workers with less than 1 year of experi-ence
c. Workers with diminished sensory abilities
d. Workers with chronic illnesses
ANS: B
New workers with less than 1 year of experience on the current job are at the greatest risk for experiencing work-related accidents with subsequent injuries. The highest percentages were in mining; agriculture, forestry, and fishing; construction; and wholesale and retail trade.
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