July 20, 2017 Study Finds Link Between Bad Work Conditions and Poor Health According to data collected in a new study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there is a strong link between unsatisfactory work conditions and poor health. The study found that participants were more likely to report that they suffered from health problems if they were facing problems or stressors in their … Read More »
July 18, 2017 Summertime Jobs for Teens can be Dangerous The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that over 19 million workers under the age of 24-years-old begin to work each summer. This means that they account for almost 15% of the overall workforce. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is warning Americans that teens are at a much greater risk … Read More »
July 8, 2017 OSHA’s Slip n’ Fall Guidelines – Did You Know About Them? Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a new set of guidelines on workplace safety, specifically targeting slips and falls along with other common causes of injury. OSHA believes that the new safety standards could help prevent up to 5,000 workplace injuries every year. The only problem is, data shows that most … Read More »
June 15, 2017 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: OSHA’s Annual Report The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its annual report on the top ten safety violations most frequently cited in the workplace. The report highlights how all too often, workplaces are in violation of fall protection, hazard communication, scaffolding, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout procedures, powered industrial trucks, ladders, electrical and wiring methods, machine guarding and … Read More »
June 1, 2017 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: Preventing Workplace Forklift Accidents Recently the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a California company over $60,000 for multiple safety violations. The violations resulted in a deadly workplace forklift incident in which a 60-year-old man unnecessarily lost his life. OSHA’s investigation revealed that the employer could have prevented the fatality had the employer followed guidelines and ensured a … Read More »
April 19, 2017 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Machine Accidents Machine Accidents Caused by Improperly Guarded Equipment Create Additional Remedies for Injured Workers A machine that is guarded does not necessarily make it safe. The wrong type of guards on machines can and do leave machine operators prone to serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Workers’ Compensation benefits in Pennsylvania provide compensation for lost wages and … Read More »
April 11, 2017 What to Do if you are Injured on the Job Every year, more than 4 million workers suffer from serious, job-related injuries. Even more frightening is that studies show workers have a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before they reach retirement age. When this happens, it can be a confusing and overwhelming time. There are certain tips that are important to know and can make … Read More »
March 4, 2017 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Discuss Machine Accidents Construction sites are full of hazards, with lots of heavy machinery and materials shifting around constantly. A caught in/between accident occurs when a worker becomes caught between pieces of equipment or struck or crushed by falling equipment, materials, or structures. There are a number of situations in which this can occur, including machinery failure, cave-ins, … Read More »
February 28, 2017 Responsibility of Machine Manufacturers and Employers to Protect Workers from Unsafe Conditions Employers and machine manufacturers have many legal responsibilities when it comes to protecting workers from defective or unsafe machinery in the workplace. In fact, it is the responsibility of an employer to provide a reasonably safe and healthful work environment. Similarly, manufacturers have a legal responsibility to workers, and that is to produce a properly … Read More »
