Recently, we wrote about increasing OSHA fines for workplace safety violations. The goal of higher fines is to make sure the fines actually act as a deterrent to discourage employers from allowing worker safety violations to persist. The fines, however, are paid by companies. Sometimes, individuals in charge of an…
Car accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. A good portion of these accidents happen at work. Workplace accidents caused by employees driving on-the-job cost employers in excess of $47 billion each year, according to Safety BLR. Loss of productivity is one reason, as employees miss…
Construction jobs can be dangerous, as there are many hazards on worksites. As a result of the high risks associated with this professional, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicates that 19.3 percent of the 4,175 worker deaths in private industries in 2012 happened in the construction field. Unfortunately, more…
Workers in the pesticide industry do the important job of mixing, loading and applying pesticides. Like all employees, these workers are entitled to a safe job environment. They are entitled to know the risks of the chemicals they are using and their employers must take appropriate safety precautions to prevent…
According to Safety News Alert, up to 70 percent of workplace injuries go unreported. When a worker doesn’t report an injury to his employer, the employee loses out on the opportunity to receive workers’ compensation benefits. An injury could turn out to be much more serious than anticipated originally and…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with preventing injuries to workers. Unfortunately, as our recent blog on preventing fatal workplace accidents discussed, OSHA is understaffed and is not able to effectively regulate many worksites throughout Atlanta. OSHA has too few agents to inspect every workplace and identify…
Actions taken by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can have a profound impact on the safety of workers. When OSHA issues regulations and when regulations are effectively enforced, employers are forced to make worksites safer and workers in turn have a reduced risk of being injured or killed…
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, and accidents on construction sites can affect not just workers but passersby as well. Construction sites involving cranes are especially high risk as a result of the possibility of many different types of accidents, from cranes tipping…
When employers violate safety regulations promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), this creates an increased risk of catastrophic workplace injuries in Atlanta. Although injuries can happen even when no violations occur, problems with equipment or safety protocols means a greater likelihood a worker will be hurt or…
Employers are expected to comply with myriad federal regulations regarding the safety of workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Act created an agency called the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that is tasked with ensuring compliance. OSHA is supposed to conduct routine inspections to identify safety violations. The agency…