April 12, 2021 What are the Hazards of Accidental Machine Startup? Workers in manufacturing and food production are often called on to adjust heavy machinery that gets clogged or jammed. Safety protocols typically require machinery to be shut down and isolated from energy sources during maintenance. The hazards of accidental machine startup during maintenance activities include amputation, crushed fingers or limbs, electrocution, and other serious injuries. … Read More »
April 8, 2021 Some Product-Related Injuries Increased During the Pandemic A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report illustrates how certain types of consumer products can affect severe injury rates, like those that require hospital emergency room treatment. The report has several key findings and is the first of its kind to highlight some of the new injury trends that appear to have developed during … Read More »
April 6, 2021 What Risks are Faced by Road Maintenance Crews? Road maintenance crews employed by state and local agencies continually face risks of being struck by passing motorists, resulting in serious personal injury that is sometimes fatal. Everyone who travels by car or truck depends on the services provided by road crews to keep highways safe. To avoid car accidents, drivers should exercise patience and … Read More »
April 1, 2021 How Dangerous are Falls from Lower Heights? It is well known that roofers, construction workers, and other employees who perform tasks at high heights risk serious personal injuries from falling. However, falls from lower heights can be extremely dangerous as well, resulting in painful medical conditions that may prevent workers from earning a living in their chosen profession. Defective or unsafe stairways, … Read More »
March 31, 2021 OSHA’s Top Ten Workplace Safety Violations for 2020 Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a list of the top ten most frequently cited workplace safety and health violations. Year in and year out the same violations top the list, indicating just how badly employers need to improve when it comes to protecting employees from preventable hazards and substandard, unsafe … Read More »
March 29, 2021 The Dangers of the Food Service Industry When we think about hazardous jobs, we usually do not consider the restaurant and food industry to be at the top of the list. But the truth is, food service and restaurant workers face plenty of work-related hazards. Even further complicating the issue is the median age of restaurant personnel. According to the Occupational Safety … Read More »
March 23, 2021 What Happens When Bad Roadways Cause Accidents? Every motorist knows how aggravating it can be to drive on a road filled with potholes. However, bad roadways can be more than just a minor annoyance. Potholes and other road hazards may kick off a chain of events that lead to a serious car accident. When bad roadways cause accidents, injured drivers or passengers … Read More »
March 19, 2021 Proper Safeguarding of Equipment Essential in Preventing Workplace Injuries Many workers spend much of their day operating or using equipment and machinery. Hazardous mechanical actions, such as cutting, shearing, pinching, and stamping continually put workers at risk for serious injury. Unfortunately, many workplace accidents occur each year from improper or inadequate machine guards. What are Machine Guards Designed to Do? Machine guards are designed … Read More »
March 19, 2021 Can I Obtain Workers’ Compensation for a Herniated Disc? Back pain accounts for more than 260 million missed workdays each year, according to the National Health Interview Survey. Back pain is often the result of a herniated disc. Employees may be able to obtain Workers’ Compensation benefits for a herniated disc if it is due to a work-related injury. However, employees must provide medical … Read More »
