July 10, 2018 Philadelphia Construction Worker Death A building collapse at Jefferson and Bailey Streets in North Philadelphia claimed the life of a prominent contractor in June. The vacant property had been cited for numerous violations by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) and was slated to be demolished by hand-method after being deemed unsafe. A Brewerytown contractor hired to … Read More »
July 5, 2018 Warm Weather Work Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that every year, thousands of workers experience illnesses, injuries and even death resulting from cases of occupational heat exposure. Heat exposure is a known work-related hazard (particularly for outdoor workers), which means employers are legally responsible for implementing comprehensive safety programs that address – and guard against … Read More »
June 6, 2018 Accidents at Distribution Centers Pennsylvania has become a hub for warehouse and distribution centers. Companies like Food Lion Distribution, Target, K-Mart, Staples, Proctor & Gamble, Georgia Pacific, Ross Distribution, Office Depot, Amazon, and Lindt Chocolate have made Pennsylvania their home. With these increased facilities, we see more and more serious and sometimes fatal workplace injuries. Tight delivery schedules and … Read More »
May 11, 2018 Repeated Workplace Safety Failures Even though employers are legally responsible for protecting their employees from recognizable workplace hazards, all too often they fail to maintain adequate health and safety programs, leading to thousands of worker injuries and deaths each year. Just months ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a Cincinnati-based roofing company for repeated violating safety … Read More »
May 10, 2018 Employee at Kanye West’s Company Injured A young worker involved in the production of Kanye West’s Yeezy brand of shoes was seriously injured when a heavy piece of machinery fell on his leg, trapping him until help arrived. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also refer to incidents like these as “caught in or between” or “struck by” hazards. These … Read More »
April 22, 2018 Hazards for Restaurant Workers Usually when we write about workplace hazards and dangers, it has to do with people employed in industries like construction or manufacturing. Restaurant workers or individuals who work in the restaurant industry are also at risk for workplace injuries and illnesses. Just like any other industry, restaurant employers and chain companies are legally responsible for … Read More »
April 21, 2018 Temporary and Contract Worker Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expressed concern that some employers opt to use temporary and contract workers in order to avoid meeting federal safety and health requirements. Not only that, but the administration also reports that temporary and contract employees are at greater risk for being funneled into hazardous jobs, not being … Read More »
April 19, 2018 Electric Shock Hazards According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), between 2015 and 2016 the number of electrical fatalities in the workplace increased by 15%. Data confirms that more than one-half of the fatalities occur in the construction industry and that younger, less experienced workers are between are more likely to be critically injured than older workers. … Read More »
April 5, 2018 Fewer OSHA Inspectors In order to investigate workplaces and ensure compliance with federal safety requirements that save lives, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) employs safety inspectors. In recent months the number of inspectors has declined, which puts workers at a high risk for preventable workplace injuries and fatalities that all too often result from safety failures. … Read More »
