Workers often face unavoidable hazards on the job. In many cases, their employers are supposed to give them personal protection equipment (PPE). This keeps the workers relatively safe from hazards that they can’t otherwise avoid. A problem that sometimes comes up is...
What makes delivery work so dangerous?
Delivery drivers work in a variety of different environments and with different job requirements. Some delivery drivers operate their own vehicles to transport groceries or meals to paying customers. Other professionals may operate fleet vehicles for delivery...
Obstacles to safety on a construction site
If you have worked on a Pennsylvania construction site, you likely know that are many safety hazards that you need to be aware of. However, in many cases, the obvious hazards are the ones that cause the fewest injuries or deaths because everyone is aware of them....
The ‘other’ fatal 4 construction workplace hazards
Many people are familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) “Focus Four” workplace injuries, which include falls, struck-by accidents, caught-in-between accidents and electrocutions. Falls are the most common cause of construction injuries...
Does your employer protect you from trenching hazards?
Almost all construction sites in Pennsylvania include excavations and trenches, which safety authorities regard as some of the riskiest areas for construction workers. If your job involves trench work, you might benefit from gaining as much knowledge about these...
Is your job among the most dangerous?
Safety at work is not yet a universal norm. Workplaces continue to advance safety measures, but some select industries still stand out as the most dangerous potential work environments. Depending on your work environment, you may be at greater risk for workplace...