All employees have a right to be safe and healthy at work, regardless of age. Sadly, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns, “Workers under the age of 25-years-old are twice as likely to end up in the emergency room than those over 25-and older.” OSHA urges young employees to…
(U.S. Department of Labor) Workplace Lung Health Risks and Awareness November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to remind employers that lung health is a critical workplace issue, reaching and devastating the lives of many employees and their families every year. Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez warns, “Workers should never have to…
Workers Compensation and Car Accidents: Company-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents May Allow for Two Cases Work-related car accidents account for a large percentage of all on the job injuries. OSHA warns, more than 1,766 deaths a year result from occupational transportation incidents. That number is more than 38 percent of the 4,547 annual number…