12 ways to reform OSHA
The current regulatory approach toward safety and health in the workplace needs improvement, according to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
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30 years later, man recalls being burned on 90% of body
Here’s a cautionary story for workers. John Capanna had a bright future at the age of 20. He was already a crew chief for his employer — a good job. Then, a workplace explosion burned over 90% of his body.
Burned out light costs employer $12.7 million
A burned out light, two identical doors and an 18-foot fall add up to a costly jury verdict for one employer.
Disability discrimination or he couldn’t safely do job? Court decides
An employee says he was discriminated against because of a disability. His employer says an analysis showed he couldn’t do the job safely. How did a court rule?
Fired after no-toilet complaint: Jury awards $332K
A jury has awarded two men a total of $332,000 in connection with their firings from their jobs. They had complained about the lack of bathroom facilities, and OSHA got involved.
Injured falling down stairs: Does this qualify for workers’ comp benefits?
What happens when no one witnessed an injury and the injured worker doesn’t remember it?
Injured falling down stairs: Eligible for workers’ comp?
An employee had previously injured his knee off the job. One day at work while walking down stairs, his knee gave out and he injured his back. Should workers’ comp cover his injuries?
Is violent worker protected from firing by disability law?
A diabetic employee can’t control his hypoglycemic episodes. In recent episodes, he’s become disoriented around dangerous equipment and threatened violence against co-workers. Can you fire him for safety reasons, or is he protected under disability law?
Man faces prison, fine for alleged workers’ comp fraud
It’s not unusual for employees who claim they were injured on the job to get caught working or playing sports without the alleged effects of their injuries. In this case, the worker claimed he needed to use a wheelchair. But the worker was caught walking perfectly by …
OSHA: Here’s what to do regarding restrooms for transgender workers
A new publication from OSHA offers guidance to employers on best practices regarding restroom access for transgender workers.
Slipped on wet floor while getting a snack: Will she get comp?
An employee went to the company vending machine to get a snack. She slipped, fell and fractured her pelvis. She applied for workers’ comp which her employer denied. How did a court rule?
Tell co-workers — anonymously — to take their coughing and sneezing home
With the recent swine flu scare, we’ve heard the plea once again for ill employees to stay home instead of spreading sickness at work. Now you can send the message anonymously, “Stay home when you’re sick,” specifically to those who ignore that advice.
Top 10 office annoyances: Safety makes the list
Ranking right up there with poor restroom etiquette and people not showing up for meetings, it turns out some workers find safety … annoying.
Worker attacked by snack machine sues for comp
An employee helps a co-worker get a stuck bag of chips out of a workplace vending machine and in the process fractures his hip. Does he get workers’ comp or not?
Worker can’t remember fall: Will he get comp for serious head injury?
A co-worker found this employee bleeding from the head and incoherent. The injured employee can’t remember how he got the head wound. Will workers’ comp pay for the injury?
Worker goes to OSHA and court after messy restroom cleanups
A sales associate at a Staples store has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired after complaining to OSHA about cleaning an overflowing toilet without protective gear.
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