[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 21]
[House]
[Page 28994]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           A SAFER WORKPLACE

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Secretary of Labor Elaine 
Chao recently announced that the rate of workplace injuries and 
illnesses declined in 2006. This marked the fourth consecutive year 
America has seen a decrease in injuries.
  The decline in injury and illness comes as we continue to see an 
increase in the number of American workers. Even with an increase in 
the number of opportunities for potential accidents, we have seen a 
decline.
  I want to commend the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
in particular my long-time friend and fellow South Carolinian, OSHA 
Director Ed Foulke, for the great strides they have made in ensuring 
that American employers and employees can do their jobs safely.
  We must remain vigilant to potential workplace dangers. A safe and 
healthy workplace not only protects America's hardworking men and 
women; it also supports our strong and growing economy by creating more 
efficient and productive industries.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th.

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