Just now got a push message stating that the jobs of Dutch policemen were very dangerous, according to the union, because of bad communication technology.

[–] Tar_alcaran@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Historically, shitty radio communication has gotten a LOT of people killed during emergencies. I'm perfectly willing to accept you can shave off a few percents of risk by getting Dutch cops better radios. But it's hardly going to move the needle compared to "unskilled" Labour such as construction.

I do workplace safety in the Netherlands, so allow me to trot some numbers out.

3800 people die every year as a result of their jobs. 2500 from cancer, 700 from coronary issues. Over 400 die from falling or car crashes. So about 200 people die from all the stuff you'd generally associate with gruesome workplace hazards. Now, generally when I hold this talk, the point is "stop being a moron around chemicals", but this time my point is "Dutch cops are really unlikely to die from their work".