Summer weather and intense working conditions can result in deadly heat-related illnesses. OSHA has initiated its 2014 heat injury prevention initiative to prevent worker injury caused by heat exposure. The Heat Illness Prevention Campaign is aimed at informing employers and workers about how to prevent heat-related illness and death. As…
Severe storms have torn through the Midwest, the South and the Northeast leaving debris and causing injury and death in some parts of the U.S. This storm season, it is important for workers to stay safe during clean-up efforts. As residents are working to rebuild after the storm, the Occupational…
Not all debilitating work injuries occur suddenly or are life-threatening. In some cases, injuries that occur over time can be equally devastating. Work injury lawyers know the fact is, anyone who suffers any work-related condition has the right to collect benefits. One of the more common repetitive-motion injuries, particularly for…
Utility workers face some of the most dangerous working conditions, with falls, electrocution, and other deadly accidents among the daily risks. In a tragic local case, two Bourne utility workers were killed after the boom of a crane supporting them fell to the ground. OSHA is investigating the accident to…
Chemical dependency treatment can be covered by workers’ compensation benefits under certain circumstances, the Nebraska Supreme Court recently ruled in Kim v. Gen-X Clothing, Inc.. Workplace injury lawyers recognize that this ruling sets an important precedent, and we hope courts in other jurisdictions will take note as similar cases arise.…
Electrical fires and electrocutions are a significant risk to workers in construction, factories, and other industrial jobs. After a decade of effort, the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) has finally published a rule containing new safety requirements to prevent hazards in the workplace. The rule primarily focuses on developing and…
Working conditions have changed and the computer age has left many of us sitting behind desks. While these conditions are not the most dangerous, they can still wreak havoc on our bodies, including our backs, necks, and hands. Individuals who suffer from repetitive stress injuries may be entitled to workers…
Safety training is essential to protect workers from on-the-job injuries or fatalities. While some employers fail to provide adequate training and don’t prioritize employee safety, others want to do the right thing and ensure their staff is safe. Unfortunately, even employers who want to provide safety training may encounter certain…
Within the first 12 weeks of 2014, there were six deaths of workers performing maintenance or serving cell phone towers. Based on the number of deaths of cell tower workers in 2013 (13 employees total for the year), the rate of deaths in the industry in 2014 is nearly double…
Workplace hearing loss is a major risk for workers in certain fields including the construction industry. Unfortunately, loud noises at work may do more than just damage your hearing. A new Canadian study indicates that being exposed to loud noises at work may put you at greater risk of other…