Who decides what is a safe workplace? : the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California says it's up to the employee to decide if they can operate safely in the workplace

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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">For a moment, forget ergonomics. There is another issue that as of now only affects employers in central California, but could eventually influence hiring practices elsewhere. Last year the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employees, not employers, can decide if a worksite is safe for them. The ruling came from a lawsuit filed by Mario Echazabal against Chevron USA Inc</abstract>
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