Construction is a dangerous industry and accounts for about a fifth of all work fatalities annually. In 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported 5,333 deaths that occurred on the job, 1,061 of which were in construction. OSHA has identified the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry, the so-called Fatal… Read More »
Some of the most gruesome injuries resulting from workplace accidents happen to employees whose job entails working with heavy machinery. Other work-related injuries that involve machinery can be quite inconspicuous, while still being quietly responsible for intense pain and invisible physical harm. Many threats exist for manual workers whose work involves heavy equipment, but many… Read More »
During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, heroes are everywhere. They work in hospitals, police stations, fire department houses, EMS stations, and all around every community. These and other public safety workers face injury or worse every day when performing their duties. What are workers’ compensation benefits for public safety workers? Who are Public Safety Workers? The… Read More »
Summer is a great time of year for everyone, but it does not come without its issues. It is a fact that workplace injuries more often occur during the summer months. Workers exposed to heat in a factory or the sun’s deadly rays outside are at risk to life-threatening illnesses. Whether it is the younger… Read More »
The National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes June as National Safety Month, a time to reflect and reassess safety programs and practices in homes and workplaces. This year, National Safety Month occurs at an especially unique time. As the nation and the world faces the threat of COVID-19, it is now more important than ever to… Read More »
Each year, thousands of workers lose their lives while on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were over 5,000 workplace fatalities in the United States in 2017. Of these fatalities, over 800 were due to fatal falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reported that between January 2012 and… Read More »
In 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continued to advance its mission to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for U.S. workers. It conducted 33,401 inspections, identified 137,885 workplace hazards, and provided over a million workers with training on safety and health requirements. In 2020, OSHA plans to continue addressing issues and making… Read More »
Working in the construction industry takes skills and stamina, but no matter how agile and experienced a worker may be, it does not detract from the hazards they may face. Every day new challenges arise that put workers at risk of being hurt or fatally injured on the job. Dangerous elements of a construction job… Read More »
Accidents involving slips and falls happen more than most realize. In fact, one million people seek emergency medical care each year because of a slip and fall accident and over eight million hospital emergency room visits are due to falls alone. While a slip and fall can occur anywhere, many of these accidents happen in… Read More »
Each year, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) join for Firefighter Safety Stand Down Week, an event designed to promote health, safety, and survival topics for fire and emergency services personnel. The 2019 theme focuses on decreasing on-the-job risks of cancer and takes place June 16 to… Read More »
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