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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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If you don’t already have an “OSHA Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law” poster, it’s time to get one. All covered employers are required to display this free poster in their workplace, as it informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. If you’re concerned that you don’t have the […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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Labor Day has passed, signifying the unofficial end of summer, but the season isn’t actually over yet. Fall starts September 22, but that doesn’t mean temperatures will automatically acclimate. In many parts of the country, the fall months can be a scorcher, so it’s important to keep your workers safe from the heat. Working outside […]
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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 […]
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How Workplace Injuries Affect Society Part 3: A possible solution to the problem.
/in Candidate News, Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedWorkplace 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 […]
How Workplace Injuries Affect Society Part 2: How Work Structure in U.S Puts Workers at Risk
/in Candidate News, Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedMany 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 […]
How Workplace Injuries Affect Society Part 1: How Injury Costs Affect Families and Tax Payers
/in Candidate News, Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedThe 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 […]
How to Obtain a Free OSHA Workplace Poster
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedIf you don’t already have an “OSHA Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law” poster, it’s time to get one. All covered employers are required to display this free poster in their workplace, as it informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. If you’re concerned that you don’t have the […]
How to File a Complaint with OSHA
/in Candidate News /by MAC IncorporatedThe 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 […]
How to Appropriately Report Unsafe Working Conditions
/in Candidate News /by MAC IncorporatedWhen 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 […]
How Employees Can Ensure Compliance in the Workplace
/in Candidate News /by MAC IncorporatedCompliance 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 […]
Here is How to Keep Your Workers Safe in the Summer Heat
/in Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedLabor Day has passed, signifying the unofficial end of summer, but the season isn’t actually over yet. Fall starts September 22, but that doesn’t mean temperatures will automatically acclimate. In many parts of the country, the fall months can be a scorcher, so it’s important to keep your workers safe from the heat. Working outside […]
Heat Safety Tool From OHSA: Stay Safe this Summer
/in Candidate News, Employer News /by MAC IncorporatedSummer 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. […]
Filing Whistleblower Complaints under the Affordable Care Act
/in Candidate News /by MAC IncorporatedThe 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 […]