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Lockout-tagout mistakes with powered equipment can result in serious injuries, including serious fractures, amputations or death. Employers are responsible for making sure that all workers understand the lockout/tagout procedures for any equipment that they are locking out or is in their work area. However, mistakes still occur because of failure to test controls, workers not […]

Roundup, a dangerous weed killer containing a toxic agricultural chemical, has been found in certain oat-based breakfast cereals and granola bars.

In 2016, out of 4,693 job fatalities in the private sector, 991 deaths occurred in the construction industry and over half of these deaths can be attributed to what the Bureau of Labor Statistics calls the “Fatal Four.” With proper training and equipment, the deadliest causes of injuries to construction workers could be eliminated saving 631 lives each year.

You were hurt at work or in a car crash. You decide to hire an attorney so you call some phone numbers you’ve seen on television or heard on the radio.  You talk to someone whom you believe to be an attorney. You make an appointment, and somehow you end up at a law firm you never actually called.

The SUV revolution is one reason pedestrian deaths are on the rise. Between 2009 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities caused by motor vehicles in the United States increased by 46 percent. That same time period saw an 81% increase in pedestrian fatalities involving SUVs.

Many eye injuries can be avoided through improved safety awareness and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). About 2,000 job-related eye injuries occur each day in the United States. At least five percent of these injuries cause workers to miss one or more days from work.

Many nursing home residents suffer physical assaults by their caregivers, resulting in a variety of physical wounds, as well as emotional trauma.

According to OSHA, an average of 143 objects fall and strike workers every day in the United States, leading to serious workplace injuries and deaths. Part of the problem is that too many companies rely only on personal protection equipment, debris nets, and toe boards to protect workers from falling objects.

The sudden release of explosive energy from an arc flash can toss an adult man across a room like a rag doll, causing serious injury or death.

When used correctly, respirators are an effective way to protect workers in certain types of work environments where air quality is compromised. However, when workers use the wrong type of respirator, or do no use one correctly, they are at greater risk for long-term illnesses because of their exposure to dangerous contaminants.