Every year, millions of workers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – injuries and disorders affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. These aren’t just minor aches and pains; MSDs can lead to chronic pain, disability, and significant financial hardship. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSDs account for nearly one-third of all worker […]
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Confined spaces pose a serious risk to worker safety, with a higher fatality rate than many other workplace incidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a confined space and provides regulations for permit-required confined spaces, those with potential hazards such as hazardous atmospheres or engulfment. Due to these risks, OSHA has a permit-required […]
Respiratory protection plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to airborne hazards. Many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, require workers to operate in environments where dust, chemicals, and biological contaminants pose serious risks. Proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators help reduce the risk of inhaling harmful substances, […]
Fall protection is a cornerstone of workplace safety, particularly in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance, where employees frequently work at elevated heights. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long prioritized fall protection because falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the United States. The Importance […]
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1970 to protect workers’ health and safety. Most U.S. private-sector employers are subject to OSHA regulations, which require them to remove workplace hazards when possible or take other measures to protect workers from harm. Unfortunately, many workers are still injured and even killed annually in […]
When you get injured at work, such as from a fall or laceration, it’s instantly clear how and when the injury occurred. There might be issues arising that complicate these types of workplace accident claims, but the fact that the injury happened at work isn’t usually contested if you report it promptly. Repetitive stress injuries […]
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Nail guns are handy tools that shortcut the time it takes to install many different types of materials, like drywall, trim boards, and roofing shingles. They are commonly used by construction workers and contractors in residential and commercial construction projects. Unfortunately, nail gun injuries are incredibly common. Here’s what you need to know about these […]
Black lung disease is one of the most severe and deadly conditions impacting coal industry workers. The disease is also known as coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) and is primarily caused by long-term exposure to coal dust. It’s a condition that is similar to other lung diseases like silicosis and asbestosis. Both of which are also […]
Under federal and some state laws, employers must provide workers with a safe and healthy workplace. If there are unsafe working conditions present at your workplace, you have the option of reporting a violation to OSHA. In some cases, you can even refuse to work if you believe conditions are dangerous. Are All Workers Covered […]
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According to the American Lung Association, over 2 million workers in the United States are at risk for silica exposure. Individuals working in stone fabrication and construction workers are potentially exposed to the deadly and dangerous substance daily. This exposure can cause a serious, incurable lung disease called silicosis. If you are exposed to silica […]
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How Ergonomics Help Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyEvery year, millions of workers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – injuries and disorders affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. These aren’t just minor aches and pains; MSDs can lead to chronic pain, disability, and significant financial hardship. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSDs account for nearly one-third of all worker […]
The High-Risk Nature of Confined Space Entry
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyConfined spaces pose a serious risk to worker safety, with a higher fatality rate than many other workplace incidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a confined space and provides regulations for permit-required confined spaces, those with potential hazards such as hazardous atmospheres or engulfment. Due to these risks, OSHA has a permit-required […]
Safeguarding Worker Health with Respiratory Protection
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyRespiratory protection plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to airborne hazards. Many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, require workers to operate in environments where dust, chemicals, and biological contaminants pose serious risks. Proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators help reduce the risk of inhaling harmful substances, […]
Why Is Fall Protection a Top OSHA Priority?
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyFall protection is a cornerstone of workplace safety, particularly in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance, where employees frequently work at elevated heights. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long prioritized fall protection because falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the United States. The Importance […]
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2024
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1970 to protect workers’ health and safety. Most U.S. private-sector employers are subject to OSHA regulations, which require them to remove workplace hazards when possible or take other measures to protect workers from harm. Unfortunately, many workers are still injured and even killed annually in […]
Repetitive Stress Injuries: What All Workers Should Know
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyWhen you get injured at work, such as from a fall or laceration, it’s instantly clear how and when the injury occurred. There might be issues arising that complicate these types of workplace accident claims, but the fact that the injury happened at work isn’t usually contested if you report it promptly. Repetitive stress injuries […]
Nail Gun Safety
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyNail guns are handy tools that shortcut the time it takes to install many different types of materials, like drywall, trim boards, and roofing shingles. They are commonly used by construction workers and contractors in residential and commercial construction projects. Unfortunately, nail gun injuries are incredibly common. Here’s what you need to know about these […]
What is Black Lung Disease?
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyBlack lung disease is one of the most severe and deadly conditions impacting coal industry workers. The disease is also known as coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) and is primarily caused by long-term exposure to coal dust. It’s a condition that is similar to other lung diseases like silicosis and asbestosis. Both of which are also […]
What Should I Do if There Is a Dangerous Situation at Work?
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyUnder federal and some state laws, employers must provide workers with a safe and healthy workplace. If there are unsafe working conditions present at your workplace, you have the option of reporting a violation to OSHA. In some cases, you can even refuse to work if you believe conditions are dangerous. Are All Workers Covered […]
Silicosis: Types of Legal Claims Related to Silica Exposure
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyAccording to the American Lung Association, over 2 million workers in the United States are at risk for silica exposure. Individuals working in stone fabrication and construction workers are potentially exposed to the deadly and dangerous substance daily. This exposure can cause a serious, incurable lung disease called silicosis. If you are exposed to silica […]