Category: Workplace Injuries
Hearing Loss and Workplace Noise Exposure
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 Storm Hazards
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 –[…]
Trench Deaths on the Rise
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[…]
Too Many Workplace Deaths from Electrical Incidents, says NFPA
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[…]
20-Year-Old Worker Dies: Company Charged
After the recent death of a 20-year-old trench worker, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is fining the employer $275,000 compensation for an array of willful and “serious” safety violations. According to the administration’s investigative findings, the company failed to conduct daily site safety inspections – and as a result, the young worker died[…]