OSHA focusing on workplace safety for nurses
Nurses and nursing assistants in Oklahoma and across the country may soon see greater attention being paid to the risks they face on the job. This is evident in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considering financial penalties for hospitals that fail to have proper equipment, training and support for nurses. The injuries suffered are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employers’ responsibilities after a workplace accident
After an Oklahoma worker is injured on the job, the employer must follow certain protocol to ensure the worker’s immediate safety and avoid any further injuries. Paperwork must also subsequently be completed by the employer and submitted to its workers’ compensation insurance provider as well as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The first […]
Workplace heat dangers
Oklahoma workers who are required to work in hot environments and may want to be aware of the Occupational Health and Safety worksheet suggestions for monitoring and treating the effects of heat. Primarily, it should be recognized that heat can be a dangerous factor in both an inside and outside work environment. The most severe […]
Oklahoma nurses at risk in work-related accidents
It is common knowledge in the health care industry that nurses and other health care professionals experience workplace injuries at a rate much higher than other occupations. In fact, recent Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the rate of on-the-job injury in hospital orderlies is significantly higher than the rate of workplace injury for firefighters. […]
More workers injured after daylight saving time change
Oklahoma workers and employers may want to exercise caution in the days following the daylight saving time change each year. Studies have shown that the annual springtime ritual, which took place on March 8 this year, could lead to an increase in work-related injuries. In 2009, the “Journal of Applied Psychology” published a study that […]
Heavy vibrations in workplace can result in injuries
Vibration injuries in the workplace can be aggravating to Oklahoma workers who may not know the extent to which the vibrations harm their bodies. When a worker is exposed to repeated heavy vibrations over long periods of time, it can result in physical injuries that could require medical attention. These injuries generally fall into two […]
Falls are common source of worker injury and death
The risk of injuries on the job in Oklahoma varies by industry, but falls are a perennial source of injuries and even deaths. Reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that falls injured an estimated 212,760 people in 2009. Some industries are more prone to fall accidents than others. According to data published by […]
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 […]