Skin Cancer Redefining Ideas of Workplace 'Hazard'

(National Post) UPDATED 2010-03-16

Most people classify workplace hazards as people doing dangerous physical tasks or being exposed to toxic chemicals. But several recent court cases have started a trend toward defining job-related sun exposure--and the increased risk of skin cancer associated with it--as a hazard that entitles employees to worker's compensation. Read full story >

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Skin Cancer Redefining Ideas of Workplace 'Hazard'

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