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 »
April 4, 2024 Pennsylvania Workers Sustain Highest Fatality Rate in Almost a Decade According to the most recent numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more Pennsylvania workers died from occupational injuries in 2022 than in the previous nine years. In addition, 126,400 others sustained significant work-related injuries during that same period. The numbers paint a story of the numerous risks that workers face and show how … Read More »
March 7, 2024 National Ladder Safety Month People have ladders in nearly every home and workplace across the country. This March is National Ladder Safety Month, an event that promotes ladder safety and aims to prevent avoidable injuries and deaths. More than 160,000 individuals are injured and thousands more die from ladder-related injuries they sustain each year. Not only are falls from … Read More »
March 5, 2024 Why You Should Refer Your Personal Injury Case to Galfand Berger For over 80 years, Galfand Berger has helped people hurt because of car accidents, defective products, unsafe equipment and machinery, workplace and construction accidents, Workers’ Compensation claims, medical malpractice and any other serious personal injuries or accidents. Clients may come to your office with a potential personal injury (PI) case. If you’re a lhttps://www.galfandberger.com/aop/medical-malpractice1/awyer, and this is outside your practice … Read More »
January 14, 2024 Reports Reveal New Injury and Fatality Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there was a 5.7% increase in workplace fatalities from 2021 to 2022. Although other reports have highlighted some positive workplace safety trends, like a significant downturn in work-related amputations that same calendar year, the BLS’ most up-to-date data indicates some highly problematic developments in the face of … Read More »
December 11, 2023 What Are the Most Common Workplace Injuries in Pennsylvania? Thousands of Pennsylvania workers get hurt on the job every year. Workplace injuries can be devastating for employees, leaving them with massive medical bills and time missed from work. While some industries have a higher rate of accidents than others, injuries can happen in any workplace in Pennsylvania. If you or a loved one suffered … Read More »
December 8, 2023 Pennsylvania Court Rules CBD Oil Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Act A Pennsylvania appeals court decided cannabidiol (CBD) oil meets the requirements as a supply item for employer reimbursement under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The case involved an injured workers’ compensation attorney whose doctor prescribed him CBD oil after he sustained a significant work-related back injury. The Court’s ruling last month reversed the Workers’ Compensation appeal … Read More »
November 20, 2023 How to Safely Use Aerial Lifts and Limit Preventable Workplace Injuries The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines an “aerial lift” as any vehicle-mounted device that is used to elevate personnel, such as an extendable boom platform, aerial ladder, articulated (jointed) boom platform, vertical tower or any combination of the devices. According to the agency, aerial lifts have by and large replaced ladders and scaffolding … Read More »
October 24, 2023 New Workers Face Significant Risks for Occupational Injuries According to a recent study, just over one-third of occupational injuries occur during a worker’s first year on the job. While it may not come as a surprise that newer, less experienced workers are more likely to fall prey to jobsite hazards, the study illustrates how improving training efforts among new hires could reduce preventable … Read More »
