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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Excavation work is a vital part of any construction project, and trenches are used to create the foundation of nearly every structure, from homes and buildings to reservoirs and roadways. But these systems also expose workers to dangerous hazards. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), excavation and trenching work has a significantly […]
The Atlantic Hurricane Seasons lasts from the beginning of June until the end of November, with the greatest intensity in storms generally happening from August through October. When they make landfall, these storms can bring untold destruction, requiring tremendous cleanup and recovery efforts. The 2020 hurricane season broke an all-time record for the most named […]
Every construction site includes at least a few pieces of heavy equipment. Of course, this machinery is vital to the productivity of a project. But it can also be a primary source of serious injuries to workers on a construction site. Specifically, heavy equipment is a main contributor to struck-by hazards and caught-between/caught-in hazards. Therefore, […]
Our nation’s farm and agricultural workers are amongst our most vital. Indeed, without the people who grow, pick, package, process, and ship our food, most of our communities wouldn’t be able to eat. Tragically, however, agricultural workers in our country are at a high risk of occupational injury and disease. In a single year, 416 […]
Without factories in America and worldwide, consumers could say goodbye to the thousands of products that are used on a daily basis. From the refrigerator that stores one’s food to the car that gets a person to where they need to go to the clothing that protects against the elements and more, factories and factory […]