Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees. That means a job site free from known risks and hazards to keep workers safe and healthy. OSHA provides guidelines and enforcement to ensure employers stay compliant with safety practices and procedures in this regard. Still, the United States Bureau of Labor… Read More »
Repetitive movement injuries at work are common across many different industries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 100 different types of injuries are caused by repetitive motion at work. These types of injuries are the most common workplace injuries. They affect hundreds of thousands of workers each year and can leave… Read More »
Many professions use ladders to help workers do their jobs. From small step stools to ladders over 10 feet tall, these are tools necessary to do some jobs. But they also present unique hazards to those workers. If you have been injured falling off a ladder of any size while at work, you may… Read More »
More than 11 million workers are employed in the construction industry in the United States. The construction industry has the nation’s highest fatality rate. That means millions of workers are risking their lives to improve infrastructure and build homes and other structures. Current and emerging technologies are making it possible to improve safety in the… Read More »
You may rarely think about your footwear when working. But in certain industries, wearing the right footwear can prevent injuries or at least lessen the damage done to your foot if you are in a workplace accident. Especially for construction workers, protective footwear provides an extra layer of protection. Whether you need shoes that… Read More »
The past two years have been challenging for everyone. Whether you have been affected personally or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic, no one has been left untouched. Many companies decided to put profits over their worker’s health and safety. You may be aware of the negative coverage Tyson Foods received early on in the… Read More »
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