Safety on the Construction Site There are a number of safety issues that construction workers face on the job that other workers do not. Some causes of construction worker injuries though, are very similar. Fatal Job Accidents In 2012, there were 4,175 worker deaths....
There are some types of companies in which toxins in the workplace are a daily occurrence. Even so, this does not mean that employees should be exposed. Instead, it is imperative that they are kept protected at all times. Any company can take steps to prevent or...
The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries—or the CFOI—was released on a preliminary basis back in September of 2014, after data had been collected, and it found that there were 4,405 fatal injuries during the year. However, revisions have now been made and the new...
When it comes to dangerous work environments, construction is at the top of the list. In 2014, 20 percent of worker deaths were in construction. While OSHA (The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) understands that many types of construction accidents...
Workers’ Comp and Disability Each year, workers’ compensation programs are responsible for nearly $60 billion in medical benefits and cash for injured and ill workers. The biggest disability insurance program in the country, though, is Social Security...
Of all the workplace accidents that can occur in Pennsylvania’s industries, slips, trips and falls sound the most inconsequential. It is true that many of these accidents merely result in scrapes and bruises; however, many others can cause consequences that are...
