September 17, 2020 Do Lockout/Tagout Procedures Keep Workers Safe? Lockout/tagout procedures are designed to keep workers safe from the unforeseen startup of machinery or equipment, including a sudden release of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, pneumatic, or chemical energy. These unexpected events can result in serious or fatal injuries, including amputations, crush injuries, electrocution, burns, exposure to hazardous chemicals, and severe lacerations. Understanding how to … Read More »
September 16, 2020 What Should I Know About Slip and Fall Accidents in Retail Stores? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). In addition, more than 95 percent of all hip fractures are the result of slipping and falling. If someone is injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, they may have … Read More »
September 11, 2020 The Dangers of Working in Meat Packing Plants Workers in the meat packing industry perform a variety of tasks, including slaughtering, processing, packaging, and distributing meat. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), meat packers face several serious workplace hazards and suffer higher injury and fatality rates when compared to workers in other industries. Despite the treacherous nature of meat packing … Read More »
September 10, 2020 Common Birth Injuries Sometimes during the act of birth, a baby is injured. In some cases, the infant’s injury is unavoidable. But some birth-related injuries are stoppable, such as ones that result from a healthcare provider’s negligence. Each year, somewhere around 28,000 infants are born with birth injuries – and data indicates that nearly half of these injuries … Read More »
September 9, 2020 20th Anniversary of the Martha J. Hampton Award Every year, the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association (PBA) selects a recipient to receive the Martha J. Hampton award. Not only does this year mark the 25th anniversary of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, but it also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Martha J. Hampton award itself, … Read More »
September 8, 2020 Governor Wolf: $50 Million in Hazard Pay for Front Line Workers Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently announced the creation of a statewide program granting $50 million in hazard pay to front line workers employed in life-sustaining industries directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-week application window for the grant saw more than 10,000 applicants, 639 of which became recipients of $50 million in allocated funding … Read More »
September 8, 2020 Workers’ Rights Regarding Personal Protective Equipment According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, workers have the right to safe working conditions. For years, personal protective equipment (PPE) has played a major role in ensuring the safety of workers in construction, manufacturing, and other industries in which job hazards are obvious. With the advent of COVID-19, the use of PPE … Read More »
September 3, 2020 What are the Fatal Four of Construction Accidents? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified four causes of construction accidents that, taken together, account for nearly 60 percent of all construction industry fatalities each year. Collectively known as the Fatal Four, these accidents include the following: Falls Struck-by accidents Electrocutions Caught in/between accidents Each year, up to 600 workers suffer fatal … Read More »
August 27, 2020 Mining Safety: Deadly Falls from Height Increasing According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately five fall-related fatalities in the mining industry annually. But new data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) suggests that this number is growing rapidly and that it has actually doubled in the last two years alone. Since most falls from … Read More »
