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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.
More than 20 percent of the workforce in the United States (over 32 million workers) is exposed to hazardous substances on the job. These hazardous substances can enter the body in several ways, including absorption through the skin, inhalation, and accidental ingestion or injection.
Horseplay may be fun among friends on the playground, but it has no place in the workplace and can lead to serious injury or harassment claims. Workplace horseplay incidents are a serious concern for workers and employers because these incidents can lead to serious injuries that take employees off the job.
Dangerous workplace walkways can cause slip, trip, or fall accidents that leave workers severely injured and unable to work. Walkways without proper slip resistance and safety guardrails account for the highest slip and fall incident rates for construction and industrial workers.
Proper housekeeping is vital to maintaining a safe work environment and following a few simple tips can help prevent workplace accidents. While existing OSHA standards do increase workplace safety, more work is necessary to keep employees safe. Employers and employees still need to be vigilant with their housekeeping practices in the workplace.
Combustible dust from wood, metal, plastics, coal, biosolids, and organic materials can create an explosion under certain workplace conditions.
Employee incentive programs designed to encourage safety in the workplace can also discourage employees from reporting injuries or illnesses, and OSHA has recently finalized a ruling that will help prevent this problem. In the final ruling, OSHA prohibits any type of discrimination against employees who report injuries or illnesses, including discrimination that occurs through these incentive programs.
One of the most important pieces of advice I give to my personal injury and workers’ compensation clients is that they MUST steer clear of posting anything on their social media accounts. This includes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. They should not post images of a car accident or their injuries.
Fear of retaliation is the main reason workplace injuries are under-reported by workers in the United States, but employees have the right to report accidents that occur at work without worrying about any repercussions that might follow.
The failure to implement safety programs like confined space and lockout/tagout procedures in workplaces has resulted in countless serious injuries and preventable deaths. Workplace health and safety programs provide a proactive way to manage workplace hazards that can lead to accidents.
