October 7, 2021 Crane Accidents in the News Cranes play an instrumental role in the construction industry, lifting and rotating heavy objects on jobsites, often at great heights. About 250,000 workers operate cranes as part of their job. However, cranes create dangerous workplace hazards. During the first half of 2021, there were a number of crane accidents in the news. Workers who have … Read More »
October 2, 2021 What are Specific Loss Benefits for Hand Injuries? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, hand injuries account for approximately 23 percent of all reported work-related injuries, ranking second only to back and neck injuries. Hand injuries are expensive and tragic, particularly when they result in the amputation of fingers or the entire hand, or specific loss of use of the same. Workers’ … Read More »
October 1, 2021 Do You Know Your Rights to a Safe Workplace? State and federal laws guarantee employees the right to a safe workplace. Employers have a legal responsibility to protect workers from hazards that pose health and safety risks. Moreover, it is illegal for employers to retaliate against workers who identify hazards and speak up. However, many workers are unaware of their rights. Any worker who … Read More »
September 27, 2021 Sanitation Workers Have Fifth-Highest Fatality Rate Sanitation workers perform a variety of job duties depending on their employment position, such as collecting and properly disposing of waste, recyclables, and garbage, emptying pits and septic tanks, cleaning toilets, manholes, and sewers, and operating pumping stations. Not only is it a physically demanding job, but sanitation work also comes with plenty of hazards: … Read More »
September 26, 2021 Workers’ Comp: What Don’t You Know? Forty-nine out of 50 states require employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to protect workers (and their own finances, too) in case a workplace accident results in illness or injury. When it comes to filing a workers’ compensation claim, however, there is no shortage of myths and misconceptions floating around. Because the misinformation that surrounds … Read More »
September 8, 2021 Respiratory Protection Week: September 7-10 Just two years ago, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) expanded N95 day into Respiratory Protection Week. The event aims to promote proper respiratory protection practices across workplaces and is being observed September 7-10. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), millions of American workers are required to wear respiratory … Read More »
September 7, 2021 What Work-Related Accidents Occur More Often During Autumn? The risk of certain types of work-related accidents tend to vary as seasons change. Extreme heat in the summer and severe cold in winter create obvious dangers for outdoor workers. In the fall, seasonal hazards may not be as apparent. Wind, fog, unexpected frost, wet leaves, and shorter daylight hours can expose workers to a … Read More »
August 27, 2021 What are the Dangers of Defective Forklifts? Forklifts are designed for heavy lifting and maneuvering loads in tight spaces. While forklifts are indispensable in manufacturing, warehousing, trucking, construction, and other industries, their unique design creates hazards for drivers and pedestrians working nearby. About one in 10 forklifts in the U.S are involved in accidents each year, causing many work-related injuries. In some … Read More »
August 17, 2021 CPSC Sues Amazon for Selling Unsafe Products In a bold legal move, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is suing Amazon in order to force the company to conduct a large-scale recall of hazardous products that it sells on its website. While the lawsuit is a step in the right direction for protecting millions of consumers from dangerous and defective products, the … Read More »
