October 23, 2020 More Than 1,200 Workers in South Dakota Meat Packing Plant Test Positive for COVID-19 After nearly 1,300 workers in a South Dakota meat packing plant tested positive for COVID-19 and at least four died, the CDC investigated and found that workers who had to work in close quarters with one another were more likely to contract the virus than ones who were able to abide by federal social distancing … Read More »
October 6, 2020 How can Employers Keep Airport and Airline Workers Safe? Airline workers have always faced risks as they move around large aircrafts, lift heavy baggage, and interact with the public. Since the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, airline workers have been exposed to additional hazards. All employees, including airline workers, have the right to perform their jobs in a safe work environment. Employers are … Read More »
September 24, 2020 What are Common Power Tool Injuries? Nearly eight million people are employed in the construction industry in the United States, according to Data USA. Many workers rely on power tools every day to perform their job duties. Unfortunately, power tool injuries are all too common. Employers can prevent many injuries if they provide proper training and tool maintenance. Types of Power … Read More »
September 18, 2020 Workplace Standards on Wearing Face Masks Indoors and Outdoors The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several new standards in place for preventing risks related to COVID-19 transmission in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness that passes between people primarily from respiratory droplets produced by coughs, sneezes, and speaking. OSHA has tips for employers on how to … 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 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 »
August 18, 2020 Preventing Hearing-Related Workplace Injuries The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 22 million workers are exposed to noise hazards on the job every year, which makes hearing loss one of the most common job-related injuries. At high levels, noise exposure can result in long term or permanent hearing injuries – but more often than not, these … Read More »
August 12, 2020 What Workplace Hazards are Often Overlooked? Some workplace hazards are obvious, such as washing windows on a scaffold attached to a skyscraper or operating heavy machinery in a construction zone on a busy highway. However, there are many other serious workplace hazards that are often overlooked. Collectively, workplace hazards account for millions of work-related injuries and illnesses each year. Employers can … Read More »
