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 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 2, 2021 Industrial Machine Accidents Do Not Happen by Chance Manufacturers of industrial machines and employers whose workers operate heavy machinery and equipment are legally responsible for worker safety. Understanding the root causes of industrial accidents can help prevent the many thousands of serious and fatal injuries that continue to happen. Accidents do not just happen, there is always a cause. Research shows that the … Read More »
June 1, 2021 June: National Safety Month Not only does every June bring with it warmer days, but it also marks the important time to commemorate National Safety Month. The National Safety Council (NSC) sponsors the annual campaign, which aims to reduce preventable deaths that occur in the workplace, on the road, and in homes and communities. In observance of the 25th … Read More »
April 22, 2021 National Work Zone Awareness Week: April 26-30 More than 27,000 Americans died in work zones nationwide during a 35-year period, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In 2019 alone, 842 workers, pedestrians, and drivers were fatally injured in work zone automobile crashes. No matter how experienced a driver may be, driving through a work zone is hazardous. In order to help … Read More »
April 12, 2021 What are the Hazards of Accidental Machine Startup? Workers in manufacturing and food production are often called on to adjust heavy machinery that gets clogged or jammed. Safety protocols typically require machinery to be shut down and isolated from energy sources during maintenance. The hazards of accidental machine startup during maintenance activities include amputation, crushed fingers or limbs, electrocution, and other serious injuries. … Read More »
March 31, 2021 OSHA’s Top Ten Workplace Safety Violations for 2020 Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a list of the top ten most frequently cited workplace safety and health violations. Year in and year out the same violations top the list, indicating just how badly employers need to improve when it comes to protecting employees from preventable hazards and substandard, unsafe … Read More »
March 19, 2021 Proper Safeguarding of Equipment Essential in Preventing Workplace Injuries Many workers spend much of their day operating or using equipment and machinery. Hazardous mechanical actions, such as cutting, shearing, pinching, and stamping continually put workers at risk for serious injury. Unfortunately, many workplace accidents occur each year from improper or inadequate machine guards. What are Machine Guards Designed to Do? Machine guards are designed … Read More »
February 19, 2021 Top Workplace Safety Hazards Each year, various worker safety and health agencies like the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publish lists of the most common workplace safety and health failures that consultants observe while performing jobsite audits. Despite the fact that there are numerous federal and statewide standards in place to protect … Read More »
