July 9, 2019 OSHA Investigates Pennsylvania Employer for Violations Resulting in Employee’s Amputation A Pennsylvania-based manufacturing company is facing more than $687,000 in penalties for a variety of workplace safety and health violations resulting in an employee’s amputation injury. Despite being legally bound to provide protective measures that prevent illness, injury, and death in the workplace, irresponsible employers and machine manufacturers regularly put workers in harms way – … Read More »
July 2, 2019 Trench Worker Dies in Equipment Accident Trenching and excavation work is highly dangerous, and just this month a 33-year-old Texas construction worker died after a backhoe slid into the trench where he was working. Most trenching and excavation accidents are preventable, but because the nature of the work is so dangerous there are fatal consequences when general contractors or employers fail … Read More »
July 1, 2019 Dangers of Working with Bleach Bleach is a common ingredient found in many cleaning products and is used to keep workplaces free of viruses and bacteria. Besides being a disinfectant, it can help whiten fabric and other items. Large facilities including hospitals, restaurants, schools, laundries, and public office buildings are frequently cleaned with bleach products. However, it creates a significant … Read More »
June 10, 2019 National Forklift Safety Day The construction industry highlights the importance of safely maintaining and operating forklifts on National Forklift Safety Day. Held in Washington, D.C. on June 11, the day focuses on the need for safe use of forklifts and increased operator training. As forklift use increases in the workplace, the goal of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) is … Read More »
June 7, 2019 The Dangers of Working in Extreme Temperatures Summer is underway and already temperatures are reaching above 90 degrees. Extreme heat is especially hazardous for outdoor workers, although people working indoors also face a number of heat-associated risks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), thousands of workers sustain heat-related illnesses and injuries every year – and approximately 30 to 40 more … Read More »
June 3, 2019 Amputations At Work According to a recent press release from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency has cited a North Carolina manufacturing plant for 27 violations of workplace health and safety standards – many of which culminated in a worker’s fingertip being amputated on the job. The man was using a broaching machine (or a … Read More »
May 20, 2019 Common Factory Accidents & Injuries – Infographic While workplace accidents can happen in any work environment, factories are one of the most hazardous. This should come as no surprise considering that factory workers work with and around heavy machinery and tools, dangerous chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Working in a factory can also be very physically demanding, increasing the risk of injury. … Read More »
May 14, 2019 Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available in PA All Pennsylvania employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. The system is designed to protect both employers and employees in the event of a workplace accident. Workers’ Compensation benefits cover costs associated with a workplace injury, including medical expenses and lost wages. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding Workers’ Compensation. Additionally, … Read More »
May 9, 2019 Eye Injuries at Work Did you know that nearly 2,000 workers sustain on-the-job eye injuries that require medical treatment every day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one-third of the injuries are so severe that they result in emergency medical care. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that employees wear face … Read More »
