High risk of injuries for recycling workers
Recycling may be good for the environment. However, a new report released June 23 shows that the safety of workers in the recycling industry may be at risk. Oklahoma residents who work in recycling might benefit from knowing the risks they are exposed to and ideas on what can be done to increase worker safety […]
Temporary workers more at injury risk
Oklahoma residents may be interested to learn that a recent report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health indicates that temporary workers are significantly more likely to be injured while on the job than are permanent employees. The study was reported on NIOSH’s blog on June 16. Research has shown that the risk […]
Oklahoma health care workers face high risks of injury
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified the health care industry as the leading source of reported workplace injuries, even compared to other hazardous occupations like oil and gas extraction or construction. Seeking solutions, especially for what has been labeled an epidemic of injuries among nurses, OSHA regulators will be focusing investigations on […]
Protectin construction workers from eye injuries
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks construction as second among occupations with the highest rate of eye-related injuries. In Oklahoma, the summer months expose workers to a variety environmental hazards. Some of the most common threats include heat, sunlight, humidity and high winds that may lead to an eye injury. Every construction site is […]
New OSHA and MSHA rules to be issued
Several new rules that will be issued during the remainder of 2015 by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Occupational Health and Safety Organization may impact workers in Oklahoma. MSHA announced that it will issue two final rules sometime this year, and OSHA has eight new rules that it says will be completed […]
Experimental Treatments Require Informed Consent
The communication between a doctor and patient is critical when it comes to making a plan for treatment. The doctor needs to obtain consent from a patient before proceeding with any treatment measures, and consent cannot be given if the patient is misinformed or deprived of vital information regarding the safety, risks, alternatives and potential […]
Workplace injuries caused by animals
Dangerous animal species ranging from poisonous snakes and spiders to rabid bats can be found in Oklahoma, and they can sometimes present a danger to workers. Workplace injuries associated with the state’s fauna run the gamut from minor insect or snake bites to serious accidents involving larger animals such as cattle or horses. Some occupations […]
Major companies in Oklahoma that are unionized
If you currently work in a job that is part of a union, there are rights that you might not even be aware of that you are part of within the company. Many major companies in Oklahoma are actually unionized, meaning that their workers have rights and benefits that other workers may not necessarily have […]
New OSHA rule impacts construction businesses and workers
Oklahoma employers who own construction businesses face new federal requirements designed to safeguard their workers. The new rule, which takes effect on Aug. 3, 2015, requires construction companies to have a plan in place when their employees will be working in confined spaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says construction employers will need to […]
Determining Culpability in a School Bus Accident
School buses are among the safest forms of transportation, shuttling tens of millions of American children every day without a hint of trouble. If there is an accident, especially one that results in personal injuries, parents will have to determine who is legally responsible, but this will require intervention by a personal injury attorney. It […]