Justin M. Cohen Releases New Monthly Radio Show Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Justin M. Cohen of Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC, has recently launched a monthly radio show on the American Justice Network, called “The Justin Cohen Show.” His co-host is Joseph Dougherty. The show will host lawyers, doctors, and other professionals to educate and answer questions from greater Philadelphia area residents. The debut of the broadcast[…] Read More »
Is Worker Fatigue a Safety Hazard? Posted on November 15, 2021November 11, 2021 We all get tired at times on the job. This common occurrence is a problem when the experience becomes chronic, as often happens with shift workers; or acute, which accounts for many injuries to workers performing repetitive or mind-numbing job tasks. When fatigue results from work schedules, tasks, or stress, employers should recognize it as[…] Read More »
What Are the Deadliest Jobs in America? Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Small business research group AdvisorSmith compiled a list of the deadliest occupations using data made available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The study was conducted using the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, which is produced by the BLS annually to record the number of on-the-job deaths broken down by job function. The[…] Read More »
How can Carpentry Workers Stay Safe? Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Carpentry and woodworking jobs involve dangerous tools and dangerous working conditions that cause injuries to thousands of workers every year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 11,670 non-fatal injury or illness cases in 2019 that caused private-industry carpenters to miss work. That same year, 99 carpentry-related work injuries were fatal. Carpenters[…] Read More »
How can Workers be Kept Safe during Demolition? Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 One of the most dangerous stages of any construction project is demolition, when a structure is cleared to make way for the building of a new construction. Whether it is a small project or the demolition and rebuilding of an entire skyscraper, clearing out existing fixtures and building materials can involve dangerous and structurally destabilizing[…] Read More »
What are the Most Common Workplace Accidents? Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Accidents happen in workplaces every day. Most are simple bumps and bruises. Others are much more serious. When discussing the types of accidents that result in lost productivity, lost workdays, medical intervention, and Workers’ Compensation claims, there are several types of injuries that make the list time and again. Some of these personal injuries involve[…] Read More »
Does Automation Reduce Workplace Injuries? Posted on September 27, 2021September 16, 2021 Workers are susceptible to all kinds of injuries on the job. There are many steps employers can take to mitigate the risks to their employees. One interesting option is to employ a different kind of worker: robots. When businesses invest in robots to take over some work tasks, it may alarm people that these machines[…] Read More »
What are Injuries Sustained Working in Retail? Posted on September 13, 2021August 31, 2021 Wet or cluttered floors and poorly positioned merchandise teetering on high shelves threaten the safety of customers and employees in all types of retail stores. Accidents in retail settings are all too common. Store fronts, backrooms, and loading docks are all sites of retail-industry accidents. With work to be done in all these areas, retail[…] Read More »
What are the Most Common Ergonomic Injuries? Posted on September 6, 2021August 26, 2021 Over the past few decades, ergonomics has become a commonplace term. In workplace settings, the principles of ergonomics help designers create furnishings and machines that improve efficiency and lower the chance of worker injury from repetitive stress. Many employers base workflow protocols on ergonomics to reduce the chance of their employees getting hurt and, as[…] Read More »
How can Workers at Meat and Poultry Plants Get Injured? Posted on August 30, 2021August 17, 2021 Meat and poultry processing plants involve a variety of tasks, from slaughter to packaging. Many aspects of the work are inherently dangerous. Although each phase has distinct hazards, one recurrent theme is speed. The speed at which the various stages of meat processing are performed is correlated with the frequency of injuries. As the speed[…] Read More »
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