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Occupational exposure to asbestos can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure. In recent years, asbestosis has become more prevalent and litigation and compensation claims related to it have become quite common. There are federal guidelines for employers to reduce asbestos exposure and prevent occupational mesothelioma. Preventing Occupational … Read more
Every year, over 2 million Americans report having been a victim of workplace violence. Workplace violence is a real threat facing workers. Employers are expected to take reasonable measures to prevent employees from becoming victims of violence. Failure to do so may invite OSHA citations. Violation of Safety Standards The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined an employer $7,000 for … Read more
Assault, battery, and other forms of violence are a leading cause of work-related injuries among healthcare workers. Healthcare workers do the important work of caring for people’s health. It is unfortunate that they have to face violent behavior at the hands of patients. Assault, battery and other forms of violent attacks are one of the leading causes of … Read more
New, improved and more ergonomic personal data terminals, may help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is most commonly associated with repetitive stress injury (RSI). It is often work related and a result of continuous and repetitive motion of a group of muscles. In some cases, it is caused by … Read more
Each year, the number of new building construction continues to increase. Building collapses do not happen often; however, they are extremely dangerous to the people working in the vicinity, passers-by, and construction workers. Building collapses can cause damage, injuries, and even loss of life. Types of Building Collapses There are three types of building collapses: A poorly constructed building, … Read more
Organizations like OSHA have made the construction industry a much safer environment for it’s workers. Still, workplace injury accidents occur. The first step in building a structure is digging a trench to lay the foundation. This is done by excavation teams who are in charge of digging the right size trench. These excavation teams are … Read more