Workplace injuries place an enormous financial burden on workers, their families and the social safety net. When people can’t rely on workers’ compensation and their workplace to pay their medical bills, employment benefits to cover time away from work and other expenses, the impact can be devastating. This immense financial responsibility puts a great deal […]
Many trends in the current labor market offer even greater obstacles to the safety and health of workers. This includes the increased presence of employees of multiple employers at the same worksite, the persistent misclassification of wage employees as independent contractors and the prevalent use of temporary employees. Dangerous Employment Trends Put Workers at Risk […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was passed 45 years ago in 1970, but the number of on-the-job injuries is still dangerously high. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that roughly 4,500 workers are killed in the workplace annually. That’s not all — the BLS estimates that employers record […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 provides employees and their designated representatives with the right to file a complaint and request an onsite OSHA inspection, if they believe a serious hazard is present or if their employer fails to adhere to OSHA standards. Additionally, the Act allows all complainants to obtain a level […]
When you go to work, you expect to be presented with safe working conditions. However, some employers fail to satisfy their responsibility to put your personal security first. If you feel like your safety is in jeopardy while just trying to do your job, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) can help. You have […]
Compliance in the workplace can literally be a matter of life or death. Many workers mistakenly assume their employer is the only who has the power to ensure a safe work environment, but that isn’t the case. You have the right to work in a safe space free of serious known hazards. The Occupational Safety […]
Summer is the most fun season of the year, but it’s also the warmest, so working outside can be dangerous if proper precautions aren’t followed. Whether you’re a worker or an employer, it’s important to make sure heat safety measures are always taken, because the high temperatures can cause serious injuries — or even death. […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was created to make healthcare coverage a reality for everyone. If you feel like your employer is treating you unfairly for using this benefit, OSHA has provisions in place to assist. Section 1558 of Title I of the ACA includes a host of consumer protections from health insurance companies, but […]
Your employer is responsible for providing you with a safe place to do your job. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was created to keep workers like you from being killed or seriously injured on-the-job. OSHA requires companies to proactively enforce workplace safety standards and facilitates. The Agency facilitates this by […]
It’s always discouraging to get passed up for a job you really wanted — especially when you really thought you nailed the interview. Sometimes the reason you weren’t selected is completely out of your control, but that’s not always the case. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, pick yourself up and take an honest look back […]
