Injuries can happen to anyone while they're on the job in Oklahoma. But in the construction industry - which employs about 10 million people in the United States, according to the CPWR - the injuries tend to be more severe. What are the most common types of...
When you take a deep breath, you do so assuming that the air you are inhaling is free of contamination by fumes or particles. Workers cannot always make that assumption on the job. Many employees have to routinely contend with major health hazards such as toxic fumes...
If you have to work on ladders, climbing to those heights may make you nervous. Or you may have gotten used to it over the time that you’ve been employed. Either way, it’s important to know that ladders are one of the top reasons for workplace injuries and fatalities...
Employment as a long-haul truck driver in Oklahoma can sometimes be a source of stress especially if you find yourself sustaining injuries on the job. It's important to take steps to avoid preventable ailments, such as injuries to your shoulders, by following a few...
You’ve been content at your job for many years, and you’ve always carried out your duties to the highest standard. Unfortunately, you’ve recently been involved in a work-related accident that left you severely injured. You’ve attended the doctors and they’ve given...
There are a wide number of illnesses and disorders that can fast track your SSD claim. As an Oklahoma resident, you can make use of certain tactics in order to begin expediting the process. You can apply for a Social Security program called Compassionate Allowance...
If you work in an industry where you have to be at heights a lot, such as if you're a roofer, you know that falls are one of the biggest risks that you face. Most workplace injuries and fatalities come from falls. A lot of these falls are small, such as a trip and...
Hearing loss can occur from a one-off incident such as an explosion, yet explosions are not an issue in most workplaces. Most workers suffer hearing loss due to continued exposure to excessive noise. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and...
Many workers in physical jobs move to less physical ones as they get older. It is part promotion and part the realization that your body can only take so much physical labor. Yet the new jobs they take present their own risks, often related to the need to sit and use...
Many preventable occupational accidents and injuries result from human errors. It all boils down to the safety standards of the company and the enforcement of those regulations. Some employers in Oklahoma and elsewhere focus on profits instead of employee safety,...