Why it’s crucial to report a work-related injury immediately
If you sustain an injury within the scope of your employment, you should report it to your supervisor or employer immediately after the accident. It’s not uncommon for employees to report an injury days or weeks later because it was minor at first, only for it to worsen, affecting their ability to work. Timely reporting […]
3 tips for gathering evidence when you are injured at work
If you sustain a work-related injury or contract an occupational disease, you need to gather evidence. Evidence can provide crucial information about the circumstances that led to your injury or illness and its severity and extent. Here are three tips to help you when gathering evidence: 1. Take photos of the accident scene and injury […]
Holiday prep can lead to injuries on the job
The holiday season is here, and preparations are underway! From stringing lights to baking cookies, there is a lot to do. While you are busy decorating, hospital emergency rooms are preparing for the dramatic spike in holiday-related accidents and injuries that will inevitably occur from Thanksgiving into the new year. Additional safety considerations arise in […]
These tips can help you work safely on a ladder
In your profession, ladders are a very typical part of your day. Maybe you’re a janitor who has to clean up elevated areas, change light bulbs and do other types of maintenance. Or maybe you’re a house painter or a window washer who has to climb tall ladders on a regular basis. No matter why […]
Injuries that may qualify for workers’ compensation
A workplace injury is a major problem for a Tulsa resident. Aside from the pain they may suffer from their ailment, they must also deal with potentially having to take time off work to seek medical treatment and to recuperate. Unlike injuries that happen on a worker’s personal time, workplace injuries may be compensable by […]
What will your return to work be like after a job-related injury?
Returning to work after an on-the-job accident is not always easy. After your work injury and your recovery, you may hope that you can get back to work and that your life will return to normal. In order to accomplish this, you may need extra support and help. Some work-related injuries are relatively simple, requiring […]
Oklahoma poultry workers take great risks on the job
As you and your family sit down to enjoy that turkey this holiday season, say a little thanks to the poultry workers who helped to put that bird on your table. Poultry workers, including those who process turkeys in Oklahoma and elsewhere, are 60 percent more likely than the average American worker to suffer work-related […]
Certain workers more likely to die in job-related accidents
Many Oklahoma workers face serious dangers at their job sites. In fact, worker deaths around the country are on the rise, according to a report from the AFL-CIO. In 2016, 5,190 people were killed on the job, compared to 4,836 the year before. The report found that transportation accidents were the top cause of worker […]
Inexperience could be hazardous in coal mines
For Oklahoma miners, a lack of training and a lack of experience can lead to serious injuries or death. According to a division of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, six of seven coal miners who have died in 2017 were at their current workplaces for less than a year. Furthermore, five of those workers […]
Safety efforts to be stepped up in mines
Safety at mining facilities in Oklahoma and around the country is the responsibility of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and representatives of the federal agency say that inspection and enforcement efforts will be stepped up following the deaths of three mine workers on Aug. 3. A plant operator in Virginia was killed when a […]