Cheating the Injured Construction Worker
In addition to the pain, isolation, and economic hardship caused by an on the job injury an innocent worker injured on the job will quickly find that the foreman and co workers are openly hostile and...
View ArticleMore Dangerous To Work Than Play In Stadiums
In San Diego OHSA recently issued a special order relating to the horrific stadium fall of a Qualcomm Stadium Worker from the press box. Six months ago a stadium worker was distributing programs in...
View ArticleOSHA’S TERRIBLE TEN
This month, October 2010, OSHA released the Top 10 OSHA Violations by Contractors. There is a direct correlation between the this list and work related injury activities. OSHA’s Top 10 Violations...
View ArticleScaffolding Accident Falls
The Number One OSHA Violation in for the second year is Scaffolding. There are more scaffolding violations, citations, serious injuries and deaths than any other work related injury. Scaffolding...
View ArticleRemembering Fallen Workers:
A young worker was doing his job shoveling hot asphalt into a backhoe scoop. He slipped, fell and was buried in scalding asphalt by a dump truck. The young man was trapped and burned to death in 570...
View ArticleFALLS, FORKLIFTS, SCISSOR LIFTS, SCAFFOLDING AND ELECTRICITY
AT THE END OF THE DAY, THE GOALS ARE SIMPLE: SAFETY AND SECURITY. OSHA’s recent Top Ten list of dangerous work activities included Falls, Scaffolding, and Powered Industrial Trucks. Powered Industrial...
View ArticleWork Accident Falls: Floor Covering Accidents
A surveyor was called by the General Contractor to set grade stakes on and around a condominium developement. Ventillation shafts around the complex were an ongoing source of subcontractor complaints...
View ArticleWork Accidents and Injuries: The Rush to Reform
Illinois, Oklahoma, Washington, California, Montana, et al are lining up for Workers’ Comp Reform in this economy. Blame the injured worker because the costs are increasing and cut their recovery....
View ArticleFINALLY SOME REAL FALL PROTECTION
Falls are the number one cause of serious injury and death in building construction. An average of 40 workers are killed annually as a result of falls from residential roofs. These deaths are...
View ArticleJAIL TIME FOR DANGEROUS EMPLOYERS IS REAL FALL PROTECTION
In addition to a successful civil lawsuit, criminal prosecution of an employer who repeats Osha Safety Violations is a viable way to deter dangerous practices and encourage safety. In 2008 a...
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