May 8, 2019 How To Work Safely With Portable Generators Portable generators are gas or diesel-powered devices that provide temporary or remote electrical power. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), both construction and general laborers regularly use portable generators for a variety of job tasks. While they are safe if they are being used correctly, portable generators can also be extremely dangerous. … Read More »
March 16, 2019 Workers’ Memorial Day 2019 This April 28th is Workers’ Memorial Day – a day when the nation (and others across the globe) takes a moment to honor the loss of thousands of lives on the job every year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 5,000 men and women die in the workplace annually. The majority … Read More »
February 22, 2019 DOL Rule Proposal Endangers Lives A newly proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule would allow 16-and-17-year-olds to operate patient powered lifts in nursing homes, hospitals, and other long-term care facilities without any supervision. Young workers already face numerous job-oriented hazards, so many labor unions and other organizations have come forward to publicly challenge the DOL’s proposal, citing not only patient … Read More »
February 21, 2019 Hearing Loss and Workplace Noise Exposure According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 22 million working men and women are exposed to dangerous levels of noise in the workplace every year. A recent study documented the close link between instances of job-related hearing loss and the early breakdown of a person’s ear canal, which can cause severe … Read More »
February 2, 2019 Too Many Workplace Deaths from Electrical Incidents, says NFPA The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is concerned about the number of contractors who are killed in workplace electrical incidents every year. The majority of electrical hazards in the workplace are preventable through effective safety and health programs. However, too often employers set aside the safety of workers in the rush to complete a job … Read More »
January 28, 2019 Nail Gun Injuries Nail guns are among the most frequently used tools at commercial and residential construction sites due to their ability to increase worker productivity. Despite their ease of use, nail guns present unique safety risks for construction workers. Each year, over 37,000 nail gun accidents result in hospital emergency room visits for injuries ranging from lost … Read More »
January 19, 2019 20-Year-Old Worker Dies: Company Charged After the recent death of a 20-year-old trench worker, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is fining the employer $275,000 compensation for an array of willful and “serious” safety violations. According to the administration’s investigative findings, the company failed to conduct daily site safety inspections – and as a result, the young worker died … Read More »
January 17, 2019 Top 10 Safety Violations of 2018 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its list of 2018’s top workplace safety violations – and the culprits are responsible for tens of thousands of preventable illnesses, injuries, and deaths every year. OSHA’s Top 10 – and Why It’s Important OSHA releases its list of top 10 workplace safety violations every year … Read More »
January 16, 2019 Cold Weather Dangers for Workers According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), along with the colder temperatures the winter also brings with it some weather-specific hazards that impact workers. During the colder months, certain tasks – like working around damaged or downed electrical power lines, driving, and removing snow from rooftops – can be especially dangerous, which is … Read More »
