In dangerous industries like nuclear power generation, airlines and railroads, Congress has recognized that public safety is at risk if employees don’t report safety problems, including their own ill health.
But managers in these industries have objectives that conflict with this philosophy. They are often encouraged to reduce the number of reported health and safety problems. The numbers can affect their compensation or advancement. This atmosphere creates pressure on workers to report fewer injuries, to work while sick, and keep mum about equipment safety issues, according to congressional testimony that prompted whistleblower laws for these fields.
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