OSHA publishes a list of the most frequently cited OSHA standards to alert employers so they may take steps to find and fix recognized hazards. For the ninth consecutive year, Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency announced. The rest of the preliminary list of OSHA’s Top 10 violations for […]
Don’t lose your workers’ compensation benefits! Our legislature created the workers’ compensation system to benefit workers injured in the workplace. If you have applied for workers’ compensation benefits and have any questions about your claim, contact Powell Law today to consult with an experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney. OSHA publishes a list of the most […]
Since January 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (both often referred to collectively as “OSHA”) have required employers to report all severe work-related injuries. OSHA also requires employers to submit electronic records related to injury and illness records in their workplace. Although no provision of the […]
It’s one thing avoiding motor vehicle accidents on the roadways of Pennsylvania; it’s another to avoid similar accidents in the workplace. Many employees sustain injuries at work because of accidents involving powered industrial vehicles such as trucks and forklifts (“struck-bys” and “tip-overs”). Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Industrial Truck Association (ITA) […]
