Workplace safety lockout programs
Maintaining lockout programs is an essential part of creating a safe workplace in Oklahoma. Employers with effective lockout programs can prevent a lot of accidents that take place when machinery is mistakenly left on before cleaning or maintenance. However, there are many workplaces where lockout programs do not prevent injuries like they are supposed to. […]
Safety concerns during construction of off-shore project
Despite its association with carbon-based fuels, the state of Oklahoma has a surprisingly large number of wind energy farms. Off the coast of Rhode Island, however, the first wind farm being constructed offshore has encountered some problems. Because of this, the construction is being closely monitored. Located on Block Island, many safety and health problems […]
Farm safety is a vital concern
As many Oklahoma residents know, farming is a hazardous yet necessary occupation. In light of the contribution farmers make to the United States, every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has honored National Farm Safety and Health Week. Each year, special emphasis is placed on the safety measures farmers need to take. In 2013, 500 deaths […]
Workplace lighting technology for safety
Many workers in Oklahoma rely on lighting tools to maintain the safety of their work environments. When construction and manufacturing workers perform jobs in low-light areas, it is imperative that they have high-quality flashlights and other lighting tools to illuminate potential hazards. Fortunately, recent advancements in lighting technology are helping to keep workers safer than […]
Avoiding electrocution on the job
When working around electricity on an Oklahoma job site, it is important to be careful as one mistake could result in serious injury to an individual or to others nearby. One way to prevent possible electrocution is to ensure that power is cut off to any wires that need to be cut, connected or otherwise […]
Fogging eyewear can lead to workplace injuries
Oklahoma workers who are required to wear safety glasses while on the job are always at risk of having them fog up. Because fogging goggles can make it very difficult for employees to complete the job, many simply refuse to wear them. Failing to wear safety glasses has led to serious eye injuries; in fact, […]
Solo worker safety an issue for employers
Workers in Oklahoma who are consistently isolated from their colleagues are classified as “lone workers,” and it has been found that these employees may be at higher risk of workplace accidents and injuries. Those who are often placed in isolation, especially when they work in large areas like a warehouse with few others around, may […]
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 […]
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 […]