New regulations from OSHA for Oklahoma employers
In an effort to improve workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has stated that new regulations for reporting injuries have been instituted as of Jan. 1. The new regulations, applicable to employers in Oklahoma and around the country, require prompt and detailed descriptions of deaths and hospitalizations that result from accidents n the […]
Explosion and oil rig fire in Oklahoma kills 2, injures 3
On Dec. 19 at approximately 1 a.m., an oil rig exploded and burst into flames, according to the state Fire Marshal’s Office chief of operations. The oil rig is located around 2 miles west of Coalgate in southeastern Oklahoma and is about 100 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Two workers were killed in the explosion, […]
Someone Hired My 12-Year Old Without My Consent
Someone Hired My 12-Year Old Without My Consent “You can’t regulate child labor.You can’t regulate slavery.Some things are just wrong.“Michael Moore As outrageous as this blog’s headline may sound, if you’ve ever been involved in farm work, you know that there seem to never been enough hands to carry the workload. What are the laws […]
Agriculture workers at risk for serious injuries
Along with construction, agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries for workers, reportedly. In 2012, authorities estimated that the agriculture industry employed more than 1,850,000 workers, approximately half of whom were under the age of 20. Those in Oklahoma may be intrigued to hear that many workers in the industry are at risk for […]
Reducing workplace accidents
Oklahoma workers may be familiar with the various types of accidents that can occur in the workplace. According to data provided by the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the top five causes of workplace injuries in 2010 were overexertion, falls on the same level, bodily reactions, falls to lower levels and being struck by objects. […]
Using proper lifting techniques key to moving heavy objects
All Oklahoma workers, from those employed in offices to those who work in factories, should know how to bend and lift properly when moving objects. Using the proper techniques can cut down on workplace injuries, the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration says. Even something seemingly as easy as picking up a pen or screwdriver […]
Employees injured by work explosion
Two employees in Oklahoma were injured by a workplace explosion that occurred on Nov. 20. The accident happened at around 3:20 p.m. at the DCP straight compressor station located at County Rd. 7 and mile 32N by Guymon. One of the workers on-site told emergency response crews that four employees were at the location when […]
My Child Keeps Getting Sick, and I Think It’s My Baby Wipes
Is This Possible? Thousands of kids are injured and hundreds killed yearly from unsafe child products according to CBS News. Even though many products are recalled, very few consumers ever get around to returning or repairing the products. Experts say parents many times do not know about the recalls, and unfortunately the responsible companies do […]
I Don’t Understand My Insurance Policy; Who Can Help?
Is There Information I Am Missing? If you’ve ever purchased a home for the first time, you know how legal paperwork can be very overwhelming. As you sit at a table, a professional hands you one document after another from a giant stack of papers, briefly explains it, and expects you to sign on the […]
How to prevent falls while using a ladder
When an Oklahoma resident is using a portable ladder at his or workplace, it’s important that certain safety guidelines be followed in order to avoid injuries. According to the Occupational and Safety Health Administration, protection must be used by construction workers at least six feet off the ground, and workers in general industry should use […]