According to the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, it states clearly that it is illegal to...

Before you file an injury claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC), be sure to consult with an experienced workers...

Those who work in the plastics industry should be aware of the serious hazards and potential for injury that can result if employers are...

If an employee is injured on the job as a result of the negligence of someone other than their employer, they can still receive workers...

Managers of smelting plants need to be extra cautious when changing aluminum cylinders, because incredibly harmful chlorine gas can leak...

Wednesday, March 5 was the Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Day (DIOSH) at the Peoria Civic Center. The event was hosted...

Businesses that have unusually high injury and illness rates are placed in the Site-Specific Targeting Program (SSTP) by The U.S....

Under the whistleblower provisions of the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers cannot fire their workers for speaking out...

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) makes an effort to ensure that those industries that do care about the welfare of their...

Since the passing of the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are legally bound to provide a safe environment for their...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Workspace Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new campaign to promote...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has continued to release safety guides to prevent...

When the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites a company for safety violations, there is...

Extremely hazardous chemicals are involved in a number of industries, such as polymer manufacturing and petroleum refining. At the most...

A common cause of workplace amputations is lack of guarding on heavy machinery with rotating parts. Far too often a piece of a workers’...

It is against the law for employers to punish their workers for reporting workplace injuries. Punishment can take the form of suspending...

Those who work in the roofing and construction industries are well aware of the dangers of falling hazards. However, falling remains the...

If you work at a facility responsible for processing metals such as iron or steel, you should be aware of the potential hazards. Metal...

It is important to know if your employer has a history of workplace incidents and safety violations. The website for the United States...

After a workplace injury, the first step is to seek medical attention and inform your employer of the accident. Then, in order to qualify...

The spouse and eligible children of a worker who died on the job receive varying percentages of the deceased worker’s salary. If the...

Colorado employers and congressmen will be reviewing a proposal concerning changes to the current state workers’ compensation laws,...

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the Illinois-based U.S. Minerals, LLC...

According to NBC News, International Nutrition Inc.’s three-story animal feed processing facility in Omaha, Nebraska erupted in flames on...