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Are “zero tolerance” safety policies just an excuse to fire people instead of fixing real problems?
As workplace safety regulations tighten and corporate cost-cutting intensifies in 2026, zero-tolerance policies are increasingly criticized as a blunt instrument that prioritizes liability reduction over genuine hazard mitigation. Cast your vote—do these policies protect workers or simply shield employers?
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