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 »
Sources are reporting that workplace violence in health care settings is on the rise and has become an epidemic in clinicals and hospitals around the world. Those affected include staff directly involved with patient car, such as nurses, paramedics, and emergency room staff members. Most of the violence is committed by patients and visitors. Some… Read More »
Airline workers face several different hazards while on the job. Airports are big places and accidents can happen anywhere, leaving employees with serious, sometimes fatal injuries. If you or someone you know was injured on the job. You may be eligible for compensation. Types of airline workers that can sustain injuries include: Belt Loaders Flight… Read More »
Working in one of Amazon’s delivery centers or warehouses is hard work. Employees spend hours lifting heavy boxes while keeping to a strictly enforced time allotment for their tasks. Although much of the work done in delivery centers and warehouses is similar, it differs in what the workers earn. In Sacramento, and other locations, delivery… Read More »
Injuries can happen at work every day, regardless of occupation, but what if those injuries result in death? The last thing a family would think about is monetary compensation for the death of their loved one, but if that loved one is their main source of income, there are different options that the family must… Read More »
Asbestos causes extreme health issues in workers routinely exposed to its airborne toxins. Often decades after exposure, workers become ill with severe lung diseases and even cancer. Workers affected by on-the-job exposure to asbestos are eligible to collect workers’ compensation for their illness and its effects. Asbestos is a natural fibrous material that was used… Read More »
Many Americans take advantage of online shopping from mega-retailers like Amazon for their purchases. Consumers gain online convenience, speed, and an endless selection of goods, but for workers in the warehouse industry, risks are growing as this segment of the economy increases. Speed can come at an unacceptable cost for those employed in large shipping… Read More »
Mold may naturally occur, but it does not belong in an office, manufacturing facility, or other job site. When allowed to grow without remediation, mold can become a source of significant health problems in workers and anyone who stays in the workplace an extended length of time. Mold can also begin to destroy the physical… Read More »
Miners represent grit and honorable work in often difficult conditions. An iconic American labor workforce, miners symbolize a bygone era of the industrial age, but the industry continues to produce materials needed worldwide to support innumerable manufacturing and engineering efforts that keep the world turning. Every year on December 6, the contributions of today’s miners… Read More »
Anyone working in sub-freezing temperatures should be aware of the dangers. Workers who are not used to working in the cold should know the risks and warning signs of cold exposure, but those who routinely work in the cold should remain vigilant about low-temperature safety and cold-relief techniques. Employees and managers should take hazards associated… Read More »
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