Most Oklahoma workers are covered by the workers' compensation insurance fund. They, along with their families, likely find comfort in knowing that they will receive financial aid in the event of a workplace injury. However, because it is human nature to think such...
Following up on our blog post about a tragic fatal forklift accident on Oct. 3 ("Forklift accident causes death of 2, workplace injury to 1"), a look at safety procedures may be appropriate. Statistics show that the number of forklift accidents per year may be as many...
Operators of forklifts in Oklahoma may not always realize how dangerous their jobs are. It is vital that proper training is provided for any workers who perform duties on or around a forklift. It is a dangerous machine and could cause a severe, or even fatal workplace...
The presence of invisible toxic vapors in certain industrial premises remains a concern of workers in certain industries. Workers in industries in Oklahoma where dangerous chemicals may cause severe workplace injuries or illness rely heavily on their employers to...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regards hearing loss as a critically important concern. The institute states that hearing loss caused by noise is one of the workplace injuries that is entirely preventable; however, it is not...
Mine workers in Oklahoma are likely aware of the many potential hazards associated with mining operations. Workplace safety is an important part of the duties for which supervisors are responsible. There are strict regulations in place to avoid workplace injuries, and...
The media regularly reports on construction and industrial accidents. Oklahoma residents may recognize that equally dangerous conditions exist in other types of work, and a workplace injury is not uncommon. Employers of all workers, regardless of the field in which...
Construction workers in Oklahoma, who regularly have to work from heights, may be aware of the dangers inherent in their occupation. The families of construction workers likely experience concern and anxiety whenever their loved ones are on duty at construction sites....
Construction workers in Oklahoma may not always be fully informed about the potential personal injury hazards posed by their chosen occupation. In many cases, construction company owners, supervisors and employees only realize the importance of compliance to safety...
The families of construction workers in Oklahoma are likely concerned about the welfare of their loved ones while they are involved in the demolition of a building. If the employers of the construction workers disregard safety regulations as prescribed by OSHA, the...