March 23, 2018 Roof Work Dangers The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urges employers and supervisors to protect workers from the dangers of deadly – and preventable – falls. Roofers in particular face fall-associated risks (as well as other occupational hazards), so it’s critical to provide adequate fall protection and to provide other safety measures in order to limit preventable … Read More »
February 18, 2018 “Digital Eyestrain” or Computer Vision Syndrome The American Optometric Association (AOA) reports that computer vision syndrome – also referred to as “digital eyestrain” – causes an array of potentially painful and uncomfortable medical complications for the average American. Because of how much time so many individuals spend on computers, typically due to a combination of work requirements as well as personal … Read More »
February 17, 2018 “Struck-By” Work Accidents One of the leading causes of death in the workplace is when a person gets struck-by an object such as some sort of heavy machinery, equipment or vehicle, falling debris or a flying object (e.g. tools and particles). The Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as the CPWR, reports that there are several … Read More »
January 31, 2018 New Bill Puts Injured Workers at Risk New legislation that is currently pending in Pennsylvania’s House Labor & Industry Committee could seriously affect the health and safety of injured workers, as well as limit the amount of effective care their doctors are able to provide. At Galfand Berger, we know how important it is for injured workers to receive comprehensive and effective … Read More »
January 20, 2018 Tool Safety for Workers Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the primary purpose of maintaining the health and safety from recognizable hazards for every worker across the United States. Supervisors are individuals who oversee the safety of workplaces as well as the physical welfare of workers. As such, supervisors are an important line of defense against debilitating injuries that workers often sustain as a result of unsafe or inadequately maintained tools and/or equipment in the workplace. Read More »
January 19, 2018 Temperature and Work Injuries Did you know that more than 4,000 workers file injury claims every year as a result of temperature-related injuries and illnesses that they sustain? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that bakers, outdoor workers, fishermen, meat packers, recreation/event staff, landscapers and roadway workers are at the highest risk for getting sick or injured … Read More »
December 27, 2017 Electrical Injuries in the Workplace In its annual “Injury Facts” report, the National Safety Council (NSC) determined that thousands of workers sustained injuries due to electrical hazards in the workplace and another 141 died. Employers need to take preventive steps to ensure that workers are protected from these lethal hazards, as well as to limit the number of workplace injuries … Read More »
August 18, 2017 It is Critical to Provide Forklift Safety Training The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) found that workers who lack basic forklift safety training are at an increased risk for injury and death while operating them. There are 62,000 non-serious injuries and 35,000 serious injuries from forklifts each year, so it is important that employers do as much to prevent … Read More »
April 17, 2014 Philadelphia Work Injury Lawyers: Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Liability Claims Have you been injured at work? Your employer may not be the only one responsible for your injuries. In addition to filing a claim […] Read More »
