May 11, 2018 Repeated Workplace Safety Failures Even though employers are legally responsible for protecting their employees from recognizable workplace hazards, all too often they fail to maintain adequate health and safety programs, leading to thousands of worker injuries and deaths each year. Just months ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a Cincinnati-based roofing company for repeated violating safety … Read More »
May 10, 2018 Employee at Kanye West’s Company Injured A young worker involved in the production of Kanye West’s Yeezy brand of shoes was seriously injured when a heavy piece of machinery fell on his leg, trapping him until help arrived. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also refer to incidents like these as “caught in or between” or “struck by” hazards. These … Read More »
May 4, 2018 Workplace Slip, Trips and Falls Workplace slips, trips and falls can result in an array of serious injuries, some of which are so disabling that employees are forced to file workers’ compensation claims and to take time off from their jobs to seek out continued medical treatment. More often than not, these injuries are entirely preventable as long as employers … Read More »
April 22, 2018 Hazards for Restaurant Workers Usually when we write about workplace hazards and dangers, it has to do with people employed in industries like construction or manufacturing. Restaurant workers or individuals who work in the restaurant industry are also at risk for workplace injuries and illnesses. Just like any other industry, restaurant employers and chain companies are legally responsible for … Read More »
April 21, 2018 Temporary and Contract Worker Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expressed concern that some employers opt to use temporary and contract workers in order to avoid meeting federal safety and health requirements. Not only that, but the administration also reports that temporary and contract employees are at greater risk for being funneled into hazardous jobs, not being … Read More »
April 19, 2018 Electric Shock Hazards According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), between 2015 and 2016 the number of electrical fatalities in the workplace increased by 15%. Data confirms that more than one-half of the fatalities occur in the construction industry and that younger, less experienced workers are between are more likely to be critically injured than older workers. … Read More »
April 17, 2018 Highway Work Hazards The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2015, more than 96,000 crashes happened in work zones across the country. Construction workers who work on roadways face these dangers on a daily basis and are at risk for serious injury or death. Currently there are many national efforts to make highway work zones … Read More »
April 5, 2018 Fewer OSHA Inspectors In order to investigate workplaces and ensure compliance with federal safety requirements that save lives, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) employs safety inspectors. In recent months the number of inspectors has declined, which puts workers at a high risk for preventable workplace injuries and fatalities that all too often result from safety failures. … Read More »
April 4, 2018 Workplace Overexertion Injuries Overexertion injuries in the workplace often result in various strains and sprains, accounting for a large number of workers’ compensation claims and individuals who need time off from work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and National Safety Council (NSC) report that not only are these injuries costly, but they’re also largely preventable. The NSC … Read More »
