OSHA

If you are dealing with a workplace illness or injury due to unsafe work conditions, you may be entitled to compensation.  Even if you haven't suffered with either of these but still feel that your work environment isn't safe, you'll want to notify your employer of the unsafe conditions or hazards. Then, if they fail to remedy the situation, you…Read More

Many workplaces aren't necessarily "safe," even despite there being various things an employer can do to ensure it's as safe as possible for their employees. In unsafe conditions, employees have the right to refuse to work, but only if these unsafe conditions are unreasonably hazardous or dangerous. For instance, if you're working on a worksite and you refuse to work…Read More

Each year, thousands of employees are injured or die due to workplace-related accidents. In fact, in 2020 alone, 4,764 employees died on the job, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Many more individuals are being exposed to unhealthy environments that lead to severe illnesses years later. But when does a worker have the right to refuse dangerous work? …Read More

Construction workers must contend with a variety of unique hazards in their day-to-day operations. They face many common risks that other professions don’t encounter, such as exposure to raw materials, airborne contaminants, and heavy equipment. To keep construction workers safe from preventable injuries and fatalities while they perform their duties, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented standards…Read More

Workplace injuries can happen in any field or environment. Whether you are working in an office, on a construction site, at a pharmacy, or in a factory, serious injuries can occur if the workplace is not up to certain safety standards. Regardless of where you are employed, you can be subject to accidents on the job. When this happens, you…Read More