The Occupational Safety and Health Act is designed to keep workers safe when they're on the job. Employers must meet safety standards and report injuries or fatalities on the job. Workers who suffer repetitive motion injuries may be covered by the act.Are you covered...
Month: August 2016
Why it’s important to talk about mental health in the workplace
Workplace illnesses are not uncommon, which is why it's so important for employers to talk about the potential illnesses workers may be suffering from. One thing that is often overlooked is the prevalence of mental illness in the workplace. Stress, genetic factors and...
Man dies in workplace accident
Workplace accidents can happen on any job site, but can be particularly injurious or fatal when large mobile machinery is involved. A Charlotte man died tragically Sunday, August 7, after being run over by a piece of industrial equipment.The 46-year-old man was moving...
What are the main causes of workplace accidents?
The seven most common causes of workplace accidents include being overconfident, taking shortcuts, failing to perform cleaning and housekeeping duties, neglecting safety procedures, being distracted, starting a task before fully understanding what is required, and...