Tag Archives: OSHA

OSHA Data Warns of Fall Hazards at Construction Sites

Falls have long been the leading type of workplace accident at construction sites across the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that there were 7,270 fall protection violations in fiscal year 2018. Four out of … Continue reading

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OSHA Has a “Naughty” List – And Nearly One-Third of Large Employers Are on It. Are You?

OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued its electronic injury reporting rule in May, 2016.  When issued, OSHA had intended all employers (over time) to submit their injury and illness records (OSHA Form 300 log of work-related injuries and … Continue reading

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Most cited OSHA safety violations in 2018

Failure to provide fall protection to workers  continues to be the most frequent violation found by OSHA inspectors while visiting construction sites or any other work site of other industries. From October 1st 20017 to September 20 2018, OSHA issued 7,270 … Continue reading

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Can OSHA Regulation Rescue NFL Players?

Football players risk their lives in the name of entertainment. With recent research showing the life-altering impacts of game-related concussions, should the federal government step in to regulate the sport? According to a recent article, the answer is “yes.” The Occupational … Continue reading

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OSHA Retaliation Claims against Nevada Employers

Nevada law and federal law both prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee for filing a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) or participating in an OSHA investigation. Retaliation is also illegal if an employee refuses to … Continue reading

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