April 3, 2018 PA: Opioids for Workers Out on Comp The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently confirmed that the second-highest amount of opioid prescriptions prescribed to workers who are out on compensation claims is in the state of Pennsylvania. The rate of opioids prescribed in Pennsylvania per Workers’ Compensation claim is 87% higher than the median state, indicating that overprescribing these addictive and dangerous … Read More »
March 23, 2018 Roof Work Dangers The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urges employers and supervisors to protect workers from the dangers of deadly – and preventable – falls. Roofers in particular face fall-associated risks (as well as other occupational hazards), so it’s critical to provide adequate fall protection and to provide other safety measures in order to limit preventable … Read More »
March 14, 2018 OSHA’s “Fatal Four” Nearly 6.5 million individuals are employed across more than 250,000 jobs in construction. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction is one of the deadliest industries for workers. The administration has found that workers face the most severe risks from what it calls the OSHA’s “Fatal Four”, or: Fall hazards; Electrical hazards; … Read More »
March 10, 2018 Fatal Workplace Falls According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one of the most frequently cited safety failures in the construction industry is fall protection. The reality is that falls account for approximately one-third of all construction fatalities, which indicates a serious need for a safety overhaul and increased enforcement. Workers should never have to fear … Read More »
February 18, 2018 “Digital Eyestrain” or Computer Vision Syndrome The American Optometric Association (AOA) reports that computer vision syndrome – also referred to as “digital eyestrain” – causes an array of potentially painful and uncomfortable medical complications for the average American. Because of how much time so many individuals spend on computers, typically due to a combination of work requirements as well as personal … Read More »
February 17, 2018 “Struck-By” Work Accidents One of the leading causes of death in the workplace is when a person gets struck-by an object such as some sort of heavy machinery, equipment or vehicle, falling debris or a flying object (e.g. tools and particles). The Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as the CPWR, reports that there are several … Read More »
January 31, 2018 New Bill Puts Injured Workers at Risk New legislation that is currently pending in Pennsylvania’s House Labor & Industry Committee could seriously affect the health and safety of injured workers, as well as limit the amount of effective care their doctors are able to provide. At Galfand Berger, we know how important it is for injured workers to receive comprehensive and effective … Read More »
January 20, 2018 Tool Safety for Workers Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the primary purpose of maintaining the health and safety from recognizable hazards for every worker across the United States. Supervisors are individuals who oversee the safety of workplaces as well as the physical welfare of workers. As such, supervisors are an important line of defense against debilitating injuries that workers often sustain as a result of unsafe or inadequately maintained tools and/or equipment in the workplace. Read More »
January 19, 2018 Temperature and Work Injuries Did you know that more than 4,000 workers file injury claims every year as a result of temperature-related injuries and illnesses that they sustain? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that bakers, outdoor workers, fishermen, meat packers, recreation/event staff, landscapers and roadway workers are at the highest risk for getting sick or injured … Read More »
