Since the dangers of asbestos became evident, government regulators have stepped in to keep workers safe from developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several standards related to asbestos use and workplace exposure. If you’ve been exposed and become ill, it’s important to understand your rights. What is […]
A construction site can present a variety of hazards for workers. While many people visualize construction sites as being open spaces with equipment and materials, this isn’t always the case. Often, work takes place in confined spaces, which pose a particular set of hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created specific confined […]
Whether you work in tree care or some other industry, there is a heightened risk of falling tree limbs when workers spend a lot of time in the great outdoors. Tree limbs can fall on workers for a variety of reasons, and the results of one of these accidents can be catastrophic. A worker can […]
Workplace hearing loss is a common problem but a frustrating one because it is entirely preventable. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created standards for workplace noise. With the proper knowledge, training, and protective equipment, employees in loud workplace environments should not have to suffer hearing injuries or permanent hearing […]
Each year, at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, OSHA reveals its Top 10 most frequently cited standards for the fiscal year. While the finalized numbers aren’t released until the following Spring, this preliminary data gives a good overview of trends in workplace safety and where employers should be focusing their efforts […]
As the holiday season approaches, many businesses hire more staff, and regular employees must deal with more disruptions than usual. From a health and safety perspective, it can be a dangerous time in the workplace. Here are some of the top safety concerns that arise during the holiday season and nine tips to protect workers […]
Electricity is a common workplace hazard but also one that can be dangerous and deadly. When improperly maintained or used, electrical equipment can cause burn or shock injuries. Anyone working around electricity must have specialized training and follow specific safety-related practices. Here are some tips for working safely with electricity. 1. Ensure Safe Use of […]
When employees are afraid to speak up about new ideas or safety issues, it doesn’t foster a positive or productive work environment. More efficient work gets accomplished when people feel like they are part of a team. The idea of psychological safety at work has begun to receive more attention in recent years. Here’s what […]
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If you work on roofs as part of your job, you are employed in a dangerous profession. While skilled labor is necessary to install, inspect, maintain, and repair roofs, accidents and injuries happen with regularity. But there are safety standards in place to reduce risks and lower accident rates. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Extreme weather events are not only costly for homeowners and businesses, they also present an ongoing challenge for cleanup crews. Insurance companies and government agencies send disaster recovery crews into areas hit by hurricanes and major floods. Local businesses also contract out for this type of work, which can be profitable but also incredibly hazardous. […]
Asbestos: Still a Threat Today
/by OSHA Injury AttorneySince the dangers of asbestos became evident, government regulators have stepped in to keep workers safe from developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several standards related to asbestos use and workplace exposure. If you’ve been exposed and become ill, it’s important to understand your rights. What is […]
OSHA Confined Spaces Regulations: Ensuring Safety in Construction Environments
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyA construction site can present a variety of hazards for workers. While many people visualize construction sites as being open spaces with equipment and materials, this isn’t always the case. Often, work takes place in confined spaces, which pose a particular set of hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created specific confined […]
Protecting Workers from Falling Tree Limbs
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyWhether you work in tree care or some other industry, there is a heightened risk of falling tree limbs when workers spend a lot of time in the great outdoors. Tree limbs can fall on workers for a variety of reasons, and the results of one of these accidents can be catastrophic. A worker can […]
Occupational Noise Exposure: OSHA Standards for Workplace Noise
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyWorkplace hearing loss is a common problem but a frustrating one because it is entirely preventable. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created standards for workplace noise. With the proper knowledge, training, and protective equipment, employees in loud workplace environments should not have to suffer hearing injuries or permanent hearing […]
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2023
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyEach year, at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, OSHA reveals its Top 10 most frequently cited standards for the fiscal year. While the finalized numbers aren’t released until the following Spring, this preliminary data gives a good overview of trends in workplace safety and where employers should be focusing their efforts […]
Holiday Workplace Safety — 9 Tips to Protect Workers Through the Holidays
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyAs the holiday season approaches, many businesses hire more staff, and regular employees must deal with more disruptions than usual. From a health and safety perspective, it can be a dangerous time in the workplace. Here are some of the top safety concerns that arise during the holiday season and nine tips to protect workers […]
Working Safely with Electricity
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyElectricity is a common workplace hazard but also one that can be dangerous and deadly. When improperly maintained or used, electrical equipment can cause burn or shock injuries. Anyone working around electricity must have specialized training and follow specific safety-related practices. Here are some tips for working safely with electricity. 1. Ensure Safe Use of […]
The Importance of Psychological Safety to Your Workforce
/by OSHA Injury AttorneysWhen employees are afraid to speak up about new ideas or safety issues, it doesn’t foster a positive or productive work environment. More efficient work gets accomplished when people feel like they are part of a team. The idea of psychological safety at work has begun to receive more attention in recent years. Here’s what […]
Keeping Roofers Safe – OSHA Regulations for Rooftop Work
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyIf you work on roofs as part of your job, you are employed in a dangerous profession. While skilled labor is necessary to install, inspect, maintain, and repair roofs, accidents and injuries happen with regularity. But there are safety standards in place to reduce risks and lower accident rates. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
OSHA Worker Safety for Hurricane Cleanup and Recovery
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyExtreme weather events are not only costly for homeowners and businesses, they also present an ongoing challenge for cleanup crews. Insurance companies and government agencies send disaster recovery crews into areas hit by hurricanes and major floods. Local businesses also contract out for this type of work, which can be profitable but also incredibly hazardous. […]