Excerpt from Three Year Progress Report, National Committee for the Conservation of Manpower in War Industries: Men, Minutes and Victory
Three years ago there was no shortage of manpower, but to those who read the lessons of the past the present shortage was inevitable. And it is not least among the Committee's accomplishments that its cry for safety, unheeded at first amid the clamor for speed at any cost, is now a national crusade, echoed daily in the press and on the air. But the Committee has other, more tangible, accomplishments to its credit and 'despite a general rise in work injuries-a phenomenon beyond the control of the National Committee or any other safety group-evidence points to a definite improvement in those plants which have taken advantage of the Committee's services.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the history, achievements, and plans of the National Committee for the Conservation of Manpower in War Industries. It highlights the committee's pivotal role in addressing the issue of industrial accidents during World War II when manpower was critical. The author provides an overview of the committee's origin, structure, and functions. The book delves into the committee's efforts to promote workplace safety, including the development of educational programs, provision of technical assistance, and establishment of safety standards. It further explores the impact of the committee's initiatives in reducing workplace injuries and its contributions to the war effort. Additionally, the book discusses the challenges faced by the committee, such as the resistance to safety measures in some industries and the limited resources available. Through archival research and interviews, the author offers a comprehensive account of the committee's work and its legacy in shaping industrial safety practices in the United States. This book will appeal to historians, industrial safety professionals, and anyone interested in the history of labor and workplace safety during World War II. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780266094722_0
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