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Anthony Veltri, Ed.D, CSHM

Anthony Veltri, Ed.D, CSHM

Anthony Veltri is an associate professor at Oregon State University. He is an active member of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Veltri’s research interests are related to strategic management and economic aspects of the safety, health, and environmental function within private and public sector firms. Anthony Veltri is an opinion columnist for the CEOWORLD magazine.
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Is worker safety worth the risk? The gamble businesses take if they want a better chance at survival

It’s a scary statistic. CBS News reports that every 7 seconds, a worker gets hurt on the job. Pair that with a suggestion from classical economics that says safety regulations exist because organizations would not provide a safe workplace on their own volition. It’s an unsettling statement, but all too...