If you are injured on the job or become ill as a result of your employment in Kentucky, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some workers hesitate to file a valid workers’ compensation claim out of fear that they will lose their job or suffer other negative repercussions. If you are concerned […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is the federal agency responsible for creating and enforcing safety standards for workers in the United States. As part of OSHA’s enforcement duties, the agency has the power to issue citations, or even issue a stop work order, for violations of safety standards. By studying the top […]
Employees at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores in Kentucky might feel a bit safer when they report to work these days. That’s because Wal-Mart Inc. has reached a sweeping settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to reduce workplace accidents in Kentucky and nationwide. The August 7 agreement applies to 2,857 Wal-Mart and Sam’s […]
Falling from a ladder is one of the top causes of work-related injuries in Kentucky and across the nation. Ladder accidents can happen in different ways. Sometimes the ladder is defective. Other times it is positioned improperly. In some cases, the problem is human error. And sometimes there is an underlying medical condition that precipitates […]
Healthcare workers face a heightened risk of on-the-job injuries in Kentucky – especially musculoskeletal disorders like sprains, strains, soft tissue and back problems. Often this is because of the physical exertion required in handling patients. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is trying to help. This month, OSHA announced a […]
A new downloadable Ladder Safety app is intended to cut down on the number of work accidents in Kentucky and nationally. Falls are a persistent hazard in all types of job settings. A fall can occur during the simple act of walking or climbing stairs. Many accidents happen because ladders are not positioned or used […]
Random government safety inspections help protect workers from on-the-job injuries in Kentucky and elsewhere, new research reveals. Inspections also save employers billions of dollars through reduced worker’s compensation costs. These are two of the findings from the study, “Randomized Government Safety Inspections Reduce Worker Injuries with no Detectable Job Loss,” conducted by professors from Harvard […]
June is National Safety Month – with an emphasis on reducing work-related falls in Kentucky and nationwide. The first week of National Safety Month is dedicated to preventing slips, trips and falls at work. Falls are among the most common causes of serious on-the-job injuries and deaths. Workers fall off ladders and scaffolding. They fall […]