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A wide range of industries in Pennsylvania are seeing an increase in the number of employees with some form of hearing loss. Such employees are at a higher risk for injury because they have difficulty communicating and hearing alarms and other warning sounds,...
There were 23,282 severe injuries reported to OSHA between January 2015 and April 2017. However, the true number of severe injuries during that period may be much higher according to the former assistant secretary for OSHA. Companies in Pennsylvania and elsewhere may...
Pennsylvania companies have a legal obligation to provide employees with a safe place to work. That means heeding regulations published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, among other requirements. OSHA has issued reminders for companies that have...
In Pennsylvania and other states throughout the country, workplace fatigue is a growing problem that's leading to numerous safety issues. Most businesses are already aware of the important role played by proper equipment, training and documentation, but many don't...
If you suffered injuries while you were at work, you understand how complicated your life can become. You may have to miss work while you are in the hospital with injuries or at home recovering, which will have a direct impact on your paycheck. After a few days or...
In Pennsylvania and across the U.S., the summer brings with it extreme heat and the risk of developing heat-related illnesses. Both indoor and outdoor workers run this risk, so employers should have a plan in place to address it. After all, more than 1,300 workers die...
It is not uncommon to hear about McDonald's employees having to deal with angry customers while at work. Recently, employees have asked OSHA to look into these incidents and how the company has handled them. The workers want the workplace watchdog organization to...
Workers in Pennsylvania, especially construction workers, know that there is a danger in being struck by falling objects. OSHA has called falling objects the third leading cause of deaths in construction. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has said that 5.2% of all...
Falls are the No. 1 cause of fatalities among construction workers throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Every year, an average of 310 construction workers die in falls. Another 10,350 fall victim to...
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...