Category: Workers’ Compensation

According to data collected in a new study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there is a strong link between unsatisfactory work conditions and poor health. The study found that participants were more likely to report that they suffered from health problems if they were facing problems or stressors in their[…]

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that over 19 million workers under the age of 24-years-old begin to work each summer. This means that they account for almost 15% of the overall workforce. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is warning Americans that teens are at a much greater risk[…]

Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a new set of guidelines on workplace safety, specifically targeting slips and falls along with other common causes of injury. OSHA believes that the new safety standards could help prevent up to 5,000 workplace injuries every year. The only problem is, data shows that most[…]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its annual report on the top ten safety violations most frequently cited in the workplace. The report highlights how all too often, workplaces are in violation of fall protection, hazard communication, scaffolding, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout procedures, powered industrial trucks, ladders, electrical and wiring methods, machine guarding and[…]

Recently the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined a California company over $60,000 for multiple safety violations. The violations resulted in a deadly workplace forklift incident in which a 60-year-old man unnecessarily lost his life. OSHA’s investigation revealed that the employer could have prevented the fatality had the employer followed guidelines and ensured a[…]