Looking at how workplaces are designed in these modern times, we can say that they are significantly safer than, for example, those from about ten years ago. The fact is that technology has advanced to the point that it can determine whether a certain area can be problematic, so the workers can be warned on time.
Still, this doesn't mean that accidents don't happen. This particularly applies to industrial environments. A person that works in construction, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and so on, is a lot more likely to get injured due to the fact that heavy machinery is used. Furthermore, enclosed spaces and hazardous environmental factors are a very bad mix.
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