Workplace injuries and fatalities occur every year in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on how many workplace accidents occur and recommend what safety efforts should take place to reduce accidents and injuries at work. In 2011, 4,609 workplace fatalities were reported, slightly down from the 4,690… Read more
Every fall and winter, the common flu strain hits households and businesses, impacting five to 20 percent of Americans. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the flu causes the average employee to miss an average of three days of work a year. When employees come to work with the flu or get the virus… Read more
OSHA’s workplace inspections are designed to reduce the likelihood of on-the-job injuries. However, since OSHA’s instatement, critics have made claims that their inspections are bad for business, leading to profit loss and potential layoffs. In spite of these charges, the latest research seems to suggest that OSHA inspections can co-exist quite peacefully with business interests…. Read more
Martin Law has once again been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2011 Best Places to Work. This list includes approximately fifty companies in the Delaware Valley Region, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. This is Martin Law’s second year named on the Best Places to Work list, which we could not have… Read more
When someone is injured on the job, that person may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, provided certain requirements are in place. Many workplace injuries can be very easily connected with regular job functions, which can help workers show that they were injured while they were working. However, there are instances where employers may contest… Read more
New trends change the way that we work. New machines make mass production quicker and easier. New formulas may make existing products better or stronger. Additions to the workforce can help companies manufacture more goods or provide more services to their customers. As technology advances, our workplaces must also change. These changes can lead to… Read more
For the second year in a row, Martin Law was a proud sponsor of last week’s 98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Marketing Manager at the firm, April Colby, attended the Radiothon at CHOP and presented Martin Law’s donation of $3,000. The WOGL Radiothon is a fundraising event… Read more
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a reminder to construction workers concerning the dangers of falls on the job site. Whether working on a residential building or skyscraper, falls can lead to very serious injuries for workers. A recent construction accident also stresses the dangers of falls for Pennsylvania construction workers… Read more
Many employees, if asked, would say that their workplace has safety procedures that could be put in place in the event they become necessary. Workers may even notice their workplace conducting a fire or severe weather drill, so that everyone knows how to proceed in an efficient fashion. A study by Staples.com of offices and… Read more
Many of us know people employed in very challenging work environments. Those in the manufacturing industry are constantly working with machines that could cause serious injuries if not used properly. Construction accidents are common at worksites because of the difficulty in getting all workers at the job site on the same page. Police and firefighters… Read more
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