Topic: Workplace Injuries

2 chapters across the catalog

The Palmist
Episode 1298 1:26:52 - 1:31:38

1298: The Palmist

Executive Producer Credits, Steel Factory Injury Anecdote

Executive Producer Sir Walkman contributed $1,315 and shared a story about working in a non-union steel factory where workers ran betting pools on workplace injuries. He described personal injuries, including a reattached finger and a shard of steel in his eye. This prompted a discussion on the "Dremel" tool and a comparison to a recent story about COVID-19 betting pools at a meatpacking plant.

Bong Rip
Episode 1016 1:57:48 - 1:59:24

1016: Bong Rip

Daylight Saving Time, Health and Safety Risks

The transition to Daylight Saving Time is linked to a 10% increase in heart attacks and a 17% rise in car accidents on the following Monday and Tuesday. The hosts discuss the negative physiological impacts of the time shift and jokingly blame the confusion on Russian interference.