The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a Pennsylvania manufacturing company for having more than 30 safety violations at its various facilities. The violations involved a wide range of situations and machinery, including welding equipment, high power machinery and elevated catwalks. The investigation that led OSHA to issue these citations was a part… Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently cited a Pennsylvania company for failing to provide its workers with proper fall protection. Bricklayers were tasked with conducting their work on scaffolding as high as 30 feet in the air without adequate safety measures in place. Based on a tip from the Philadelphia Department of… Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the most common fatal construction accidents, known as the “Big Four.” These are: Falls from heights Struck/hit by something at the work site, such as falling tools, equipment, building supplies or swinging beams, pipes and other crane-carried material, and construction vehicles Caught in between something moving… Read more
During the spring and summer months in Pennsylvania, it is not uncommon to see more road construction projects blooming than actual flowers. The state has worked hard to make these work zones safe for construction workers and the public, but work zones accidents continue to happen every year. Road construction workers face several hazards while… Read more
Workplace accidents continue to happen in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. While a lot has been in the news about different workplace hazards and accidents, do workers really know what type of workplace injuries they are most likely to suffer? Workplace injuries can range from minor to life-threatening so it is important for workers and… Read more
Forklifts are commonly used in the manufacturing and construction industry, making it vital that workers and employers in these industries understand the safety risks associated with forklifts. While many employers understand their duty to educate and train employees on how to drive forklifts, many employers and workers don’t understand the hazards of using forklifts and… Read more
Many workers may still be affected by toxic exposure despite safety precautions and recommendations of using protective equipment, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Exposure to toxins and chemicals at work is causing more workers to develop asthma and other health complications. Asthma is one of the most common diseases… Read more
Industries that have stronger OSHA enforcement and investigations have shown a decline in workplace injuries, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace injuries declined in the manufacturing, construction and service sector during the last few years due to the increased OSHA enforcement in these industries. Unfortunately, not all industries have… Read more
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, that means Black Friday shopping is also near. Black Friday shopping deals bring massive amounts of shoppers to retail stores. While Black Friday can be exciting and offer great savings, it also increases the risk for workplace accidents and injuries. The increased risk of workplace injuries and accidents… Read more
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has left many in Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast in disarray, without power or a place to live. The hurricane also impacted thousands of emergency responders and relief workers during the storm and current cleanup efforts. Emergency responders and cleanup workers face several hazards and risks while working during… Read more
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