March 6, 2025 March Is National Ladder Safety Month Ladders are a fixture in nearly every home and workplace across the United States, so it should come as no surprise that we observe National Ladder Safety Month every March to learn how to better reduce preventable ladder-related injuries and fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that falls from ladders are one … Read More »
February 28, 2025 OSHA Reminds Employers to Plan, Equip, and Train for Winter Weather Hazards Every year, thousands of workers are injured and killed in accidents where the primary or secondary factors are weather and atmospheric conditions. While cold stress may be one of the most obviously attributable winter weather hazards for general industry construction workers who often work longer hours outside or in cold, internal temperatures, it is by … Read More »
January 24, 2025 Falling Object Fatalities in the Workplace Over 200 workers are killed by falling objects or equipment in the workplace each year in the United States, accounting for five percent of all fatal occupational injuries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In two recent incidents, a construction worker was killed after an improperly secured crane’s load fell on top of … Read More »
January 16, 2025 Wintertime Work and Driving Tips for Construction Workers It’s not uncommon for individuals who work in construction to get called in for projects that occur outside of usual daytime hours, to be exposed to cold weather, and to have to drive multiple miles to reach worksites at various locations. During the winter, driving and working into the evening – when it is colder … Read More »
September 24, 2024 What to Do If You Fall From a Ladder at Work? Ladder injuries are common in the workplace, especially in dangerous trades like construction. More than 22,000 workers were injured while using ladders each year in the United States, resulting in nearly 200 deaths, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A staggering 65 percent of all ladder-related deaths involve portable ladders. Ladder injuries … Read More »
May 29, 2024 Who Is the Most At Risk of Suffering a Burn Injury at Work? Workplace accidents can cause severe burn injuries in various ways and result in deadly consequences. Even minor burn injuries can require surgeries and extended time missed from work. Despite required safety measures and precautions, burns continue to be a common type of injury in the workplace. A wide range of workers, including construction workers, … Read More »
May 23, 2024 Outdoor Workers at Risk for Heat-Related Injuries According to a recent report released by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the risk of sustaining a heat-related injury or illness in the workplace grows from 5% to 6% when temperatures begin to creep above 90 degrees. High temperatures create unique occupational dangers, such as the increased chance of experiencing a traumatic injury (like … Read More »
April 26, 2024 April 28th is Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is observed by individuals and organizations across the globe. Every year, April 28th is a day of remembrance and action in honor of workers who have been killed, disabled, injured, or made ill by their work. For locals, PhilaPOSH (the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health) will be hosting its … Read More »
April 22, 2024 DOL’s New Rule to Limit Coal Miner’s Exposure to Silica Dust Black lung disease, which occurs when a person inhales coal dust – particularly silica dust – is most common among coal miners. Because of this, it is often considered an occupational disease. Although there is a wealth of information on how dangerous inhalable silica is and documenting the multitude of harm that it causes, allowable … Read More »
