Archive for March, 2016
Mar 31, 2016

Asbestos is a well-known word to many; it’s a building material that has been linked to types of cancer. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has determined that if you’re exposed to asbestos fibers, you could suffer from cancer or asbestosis as a result. Because of this, no worker should be exposed without […]

Mar 22, 2016

As an employee, you can protect yourself from unsafe working conditions. Your employer is obligated to giving you a safe workplace. If your workplace is home to an unsafe environment, then you can report the workplace to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for review. In some cases, you can also refuse to go to […]

Mar 18, 2016

Workplace illnesses can include mental health concerns that may be attributed to the workplace and your work environment. For instance, a traumatic event in the workplace could result in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or ongoing anxiety. Harassment can cause concerns and also affect your mental health. Of course, many other things can as well. Depression […]

Mar 10, 2016

Your employer must provide safety and health training programs as indicated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in order to keep you safe and educated about your safety. It’s your employer’s job to make sure that you understand what kinds of unsafe conditions exist in your workplace. It’s also his or her job to […]

Mar 3, 2016

Working on the roads, you normally have a designated work zone. Cones tend to be set out, and your vehicle has indicators or reflectors to make it obvious to others. Work-in-progress signs, or other kinds, may be put up to alert drivers that you’re working, too. When drivers disregard your safety, you deserve to be […]