Forklifts are some of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on worksites and in warehouses. These powered industrial machines are used to lift and then transport loads with ease and precision. Because they are powerful devices, there is considerable risk in operating and working around forklifts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates many areas of the workplace because of the various hazards that exist, threatening the health and safety of workers and innocent bystanders. One area that receives strict regulation by the agency is fall protection. OSHA requires employers, contractors, subcontractors, and premises owners to adhere to specific safety […]
In October 2021, OSHA released its preliminary data for its top 10 most-cited standards for fiscal year 2021. The data includes violations the agency issued between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The preliminary list was presented at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress and Expo, and the final results will be released in the […]
Most types of businesses that work in the construction industry, manufacturing industry, or another industry with a high risk of accident rely on workplace safety programs to keep everyone safe. As part of a robust workplace safety program, program managers should encourage consistent, detailed incident reporting and analysis. If you have questions about incident reporting […]
Power linemen face numerous occupational hazards and risks, including the risk of electrocution, the risk of fall, the risk of injury from machinery and equipment, and the risk of harm due to weather events or exposure. Standards set forth by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) are designed to mitigate risk and keep workers […]
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, has received a lot of attention in the news over the past year and a half as a result of the coronavirus and the urge to reduce the spread of the infection. The increased demand for PPE in various industries has led many to think about the necessity of PPE […]
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For workers in a variety of industries where the risk of injury is high, regular safety meetings are a critical part of informing everyone of workplace risks and keeping people alert and aware of hazards. Consider the following information about safety meeting basics and reach out to OSHA Injury Attorney if you have questions about […]
Many industries rely on large pieces of equipment and machinery to get work done. While equipment and machinery are often critical, large equipment and machinery can also be dangerous. Machinery and equipment defects and improper operation of workplace equipment will often lead to severe injuries or even death. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the […]
How to handle COVID-19 and vaccine requirements in the workplace is a conundrum many businesses are facing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued numerous recommendations for employee safety during the pandemic, including guidance for employers in responding to both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff. Here’s an overview of the current rules and regulations […]
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extensive recordkeeping and reporting rules in place designed to help employers recognize workplace hazards and correct dangerous conditions by keeping detailed track of work-related injuries and illnesses and their causes. Since 1971, OSHA has required that most businesses keep these records. The reporting requirements are spelled out […]
Forklift Safety Requirements
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyForklifts are some of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on worksites and in warehouses. These powered industrial machines are used to lift and then transport loads with ease and precision. Because they are powerful devices, there is considerable risk in operating and working around forklifts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has […]
OSHA Standards for Fall Protection
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates many areas of the workplace because of the various hazards that exist, threatening the health and safety of workers and innocent bystanders. One area that receives strict regulation by the agency is fall protection. OSHA requires employers, contractors, subcontractors, and premises owners to adhere to specific safety […]
The Top 10 OSHA Standards Cited for Violations in 2021
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyIn October 2021, OSHA released its preliminary data for its top 10 most-cited standards for fiscal year 2021. The data includes violations the agency issued between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The preliminary list was presented at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress and Expo, and the final results will be released in the […]
Why a Workplace Safety Program Needs Incident Reporting
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyMost types of businesses that work in the construction industry, manufacturing industry, or another industry with a high risk of accident rely on workplace safety programs to keep everyone safe. As part of a robust workplace safety program, program managers should encourage consistent, detailed incident reporting and analysis. If you have questions about incident reporting […]
Staying Safe After Weather Events – OSHA Safety Standards for Power Linemen
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyPower linemen face numerous occupational hazards and risks, including the risk of electrocution, the risk of fall, the risk of injury from machinery and equipment, and the risk of harm due to weather events or exposure. Standards set forth by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) are designed to mitigate risk and keep workers […]
How Important Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) On a Construction Worksite?
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyPersonal Protective Equipment, or PPE, has received a lot of attention in the news over the past year and a half as a result of the coronavirus and the urge to reduce the spread of the infection. The increased demand for PPE in various industries has led many to think about the necessity of PPE […]
How Important Are Safety Meetings?
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyFor workers in a variety of industries where the risk of injury is high, regular safety meetings are a critical part of informing everyone of workplace risks and keeping people alert and aware of hazards. Consider the following information about safety meeting basics and reach out to OSHA Injury Attorney if you have questions about […]
Preventing Common Workplace Equipment Injuries
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyMany industries rely on large pieces of equipment and machinery to get work done. While equipment and machinery are often critical, large equipment and machinery can also be dangerous. Machinery and equipment defects and improper operation of workplace equipment will often lead to severe injuries or even death. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the […]
Vaccinations and the Workplace
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyHow to handle COVID-19 and vaccine requirements in the workplace is a conundrum many businesses are facing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued numerous recommendations for employee safety during the pandemic, including guidance for employers in responding to both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff. Here’s an overview of the current rules and regulations […]
OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
/by OSHA Injury AttorneyThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extensive recordkeeping and reporting rules in place designed to help employers recognize workplace hazards and correct dangerous conditions by keeping detailed track of work-related injuries and illnesses and their causes. Since 1971, OSHA has required that most businesses keep these records. The reporting requirements are spelled out […]