Posts Tagged ‘Workplace’

Workplace Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Injuries that occur at work or that are work related are common in the workplace. Some professions such as construction, factories, or sports for example are more susceptible to staff members incurring an injury. Some injuries can also occur outside of the workplace but are still work related injuries. There are some injuries that occur more often than others. It is important to create a safe working environment to… Continue reading

What are the most common workplace accidents and causes?

Accidents can occur anywhere and are an unfortunate yet inevitable consequence of life, however, the law provides that steps must be taken by employers (and, to a lesser extent, employees) to reduce the risk of workplace accidents.

Of course, some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others, so the risks affecting an average office environment will be significantly different from those of a construction site.

Nevertheless, employers must ensure that the… Continue reading

Common causes of workplace accidents

Accidents in the workplace are all too common happenings; although the ways in which such incidents occur can vary considerably from one case to another.

Many employee compensation claims are a result of injuries sustained in potentially dangerous environments, such as on construction sites where danger is around every corner or in the agricultural industry.

It is also common for accidents to occur in relatively… Continue reading

Safety should be every workplace priority

Safety should be every workplace priority
Hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toe boots are standard attire for anyone who enters a construction site, and for good reason. There are an infinite number of ways to sustain an injury on a job site …

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Prominent New York Construction Accident Lawyer Urges Employers to Take a Strong Stand Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

“Company CEOs who want to manage risk and establish a productive work environment for their employees,” New York lawyer Perecman said, “must protect their workers by taking all of the necessary precautions needed to prevent sexual harassment from occurring in the workplace.”

Perecman said the problem can also be found in places not typically associated with discrimination cases, such as rough-and-tumble New York construction sites. In a recent case… Continue reading

OSHA deputy assistant secretary testifies before Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on worker …

OSHA deputy assistant secretary testifies before Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety on worker …
WASHINGTON, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Jordan Barab, deputy assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, today testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety. His statement, as prepared, appears below.

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Rhondda Carpenter Left With Serious Injuries After Workplace Accident

Most people spend a large proportion of their lives at work. Health and Safety at work is designed to try to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to protect those working in or visiting a workplace from ill health or accidents. You don’t have to search too hard online or in the daily papers though to find plenty of examples of people who have suffered as a result of

The Importance of Safety Signs in the Workplace

Safety signs are largely associated with legal requirements rather than providing any practical purpose. In fact, some signs become so well known that we often ignore the true message underneath, so why is there still such a pressure for employers to ensure they have adequate signage throughout the workplace? Actually, safety signs play a real practical role in preventing injury and ensuring staff are aware of the dangers and… Continue reading

Falling and Workplace Safety

Workplace accidents are quite common – more so in factories, on construction sites and in warehouses than in offices. It is also quite common to see that those employed at these areas are less aware of what their employers are expected to do as regards their safety. It is only when a worker is injured that they feel that their employer ought to do something—which is most often to… Continue reading

Milwaukee Workplace Accidents Lawyer Farm Accidents Attorney

www.mclario.com 262-251-4210 After an accident, contact an attorney at mclario, Helm & Bertling. They will work hard to help you get every nickel you deserve. Contact them in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin today… Continue reading

Just How Safe is Your Workplace?

When you are at work your employer has a duty of care to ensure that your workplace is safe. They should keep you informed of any health and safety issues that may affect you as well as having a legal obligation to report certain accidents and incidents. When it comes to the question of who is responsible for making sure that you are safe in your workplace your employer should… Continue reading