Category: Workplace Injuries

A newly proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule would allow 16-and-17-year-olds to operate patient powered lifts in nursing homes, hospitals, and other long-term care facilities without any supervision. Young workers already face numerous job-oriented hazards, so many labor unions and other organizations have come forward to publicly challenge the DOL’s proposal, citing not only patient[…]

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 22 million working men and women are exposed to dangerous levels of noise in the workplace every year. A recent study documented the close link between instances of job-related hearing loss and the early breakdown of a person’s ear canal, which can cause severe[…]

Winter storms pose several hazards to construction workers including cold stress, downed power lines, snow-logged rooftops, and icy roads. To ensure that they are prepared for the winter season and the aftermath of winter storms, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers and workers take several precautions, including: Wear appropriate footwear –[…]

Recent data shows the construction market is rebounding. While this is a good sign for the economy, a construction boom may be associated with lapses in safety, such as trench accidents. Likewise, a shortage of skilled labor has resulted in an uptick of serious injuries and fatalities related to trench collapses. The Bureau of Labor[…]

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is concerned about the number of contractors who are killed in workplace electrical incidents every year. The majority of electrical hazards in the workplace are preventable through effective safety and health programs.  However, too often employers set aside the safety of workers in the rush to complete a job[…]