Workplace Safety: How to Protect Small Business Employees from Injury
July 15, 2007 14:14

Are you a small business? Do you worry about everything that needs to be done? Don't forget about the importance of workplace safety; otherwise, you could be fined stiff penalties by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Fixing hazards can prevent... (Read Article)

Construction Workers Seriously Injured in World Trade Center Site - 2007
July 27, 2007 13:11

Three construction workers have been hurt in recent weeks in accidents at Ground Zero. One construction worker remains in a coma more than a month later.A 26-year-old man was struck on May 22 when a hose pumping material into a retaining wall under construction... (Read Article)

Does anyone care about your Pennsylvania work related injury?
July 27, 2007 14:44

Suddenly your employer is the enemy. Blame it on their insurance company who doesn't want to pay. What can you do? Hire a PA law firm focused on work related injuries. Find out if you qualify for a class action or individual lawsuit with a free legal consultation or call toll-free - 866-351-8908

Workplace Safety: American Airlines Cited for Safety Violations
July 28, 2007 14:12

Chicago-American Airlines was cited by the Department of Labor for workplace safety violations at O'Hare International Airport. Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) administration has proposed $231,000 in penalties against Fort Worth-based American Airlines. The airline received 15 serious citations ranging from electrical issues, blocked exits, and storage of oxygen and acetylene cylinders. The airline also received a citation related to potential fall hazards. Some were repeat violations from a 2005 inspection.

OSHA inspected the airline's ramp services, cargo building, automotive shops, ticket and gate services, tower, two hangars, and baggage room. American's operations at O'Hare have been inspected 10 times since 2000, with five of the inspections resulting in citations.

A spokesman for the airline said that the airline already has corrected most of the items cited during the inspection and is working to address the rest.

American Airline contends that workplace safety record overall, and at Chicago O'Hare in particular, has improved significantly in the past two years. They are working toward further safety improvements. In Chicago, from 2004 through 2006, there has been an almost 40 percent improvement in the number of cases where an employee lost time at work due to injury.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2007/07/23/daily45.html

Work Injuries: Protecting What's Important
July 31, 2007 14:03

Every employee is entitled to a safe work environment. But the reality is far from that perception. Every day hundreds of thousands of people are injured at work. There are many causes of work injuries. Let's talk about some: Work injuries at construct sites... (Read Article)

Pennsylvania Workplace Safety
July 31, 2007 14:06

Workplace safety is a priority of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Governor Rendell is committed to the goal of reducing workplace injuries and illnesses in Pennsylvania. Good safety makes good sense for the worker, business, and the Commonwealth... (Read Article)