Workplace

It may be fun to receive that Amazon delivery at your door, but it’s not always fun for the delivery drivers. Some work directly for Amazon, while others are hired by third-party firms to deliver Amazon’s packages for them. Regardless of their situation, many of…

The most common reason the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cites companies for safety violations remains the same for the 10th year in a row: lack of fall protection. The good news is that the overall number of citations went down this year, continuing…

If you’ve been injured on the job, you may think to yourself that “accidents happen.” But employers throughout the nation are responsible for creating a safe work environment for employees. If they don’t take steps to do that, they can be cited by the U.S.…

If you slip, trip, or fall while on the job, you could suffer from serious injuries or even death. While it’s true that fatal falls occur most often in the construction, mining, and certain maintenance industries, recent research shows that injuries from slips, trips, and…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in 2019, there were 5,333 fatal work injuries recorded in the U.S., a 2 percent increase from the 5,250 that occurred in 2018 and the largest annual number since 2007. Of all occupations, construction occupations recorded…

Ohio State University (OSU) has reached a settlement agreement with plaintiffs in cases involving a former University doctor who was accused of sexual abuse. To date, the university has now settled with 185 sexual abuse survivors. OSU Pays Out Millions to Former Students Who Were…

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Colorado meatpacking plant for failing to properly protect its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 300 employees were infected with the virus since March 2020 and six have died. OSHA has proposed over $15,000…

In response to a multitude of complaints, Harbor Freight has recalled 1.7 million jack stands. These products are considered extremely dangerous. If they fail while someone is under the vehicle, they could cause serious injuries and even death. Harbor Freight is aware of six injury…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited Pennsylvania modular home manufacturer Champion Modular Inc. for violating safety standards at the company’s Strattanville facility. OSHA has proposed $687,640 in penalties. Pennsylvania Modular Facility Cited with Violations of Safety Standards In November 2018, an employee…