Michigan workers hear about workers’ injuries and fatal work injuries far too often. But it can be even more sobering for an employee when it’s revealed exactly how many workers in the nation have died from a workplace injury. The US Department of Labor Statistics has published the revised number of workers in the nation who have died after receiving a fatal workplace injury. TheyContinue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2015
MIOSHA begins local program to reduce workplace injuries
Michigan workers know that job sites need to be safe in order to be productive. Government officials know this too, and recently Michigan’s branch of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration announced a new program designed to enhance worker safety. Last month, MIOSHA launched a new program that will attempt to improve worker safety and health. The Local Emphasis Program is focused on specific sectorsContinue reading
Preventing burn injuries while on the job
The use and application of heat, or producing products through the use of heat, is very common in today’s industries. From food services to metal fabrication, heat and hot substances and surfaces can be found on just about every job site. And that means that workers are susceptible to burns or other types of heat-related injuries. With that in mind, here are some basic tipsContinue reading
Injured workers need to be able to rely on workers’ compensation
People throughout Michigan go to work on a daily basis in order to provide for their families. When people are at work, they expect to do the job that they have been assigned. In return, people know that they will get their paycheck. However, for many Michigan residents their workplace presents a variety of risks and challenges. In some situations, people put their lives onContinue reading
