Why Are Forklifts So Dangerous?
March 03, 2022 /
Many workers don’t realize how dangerous forklifts can be. Forklift accidents often cause severe injuries or death. The forklift driver is not the only one at risk. Workers standing or walking nearby can also be seriously hurt or killed.
If you are wondering why are forklifts so dangerous, there are several reasons:
Forklifts weigh, on average, about 9,000 pounds. That’s three times heavier than the average car. ...
Formas en que los empleadores pueden proteger a los trabajadores de las electrocuciones
February 28, 2022 /
Los empleadores tienen el deber de proteger a sus trabajadores de peligros como las electrocuciones. Si un trabajador se electrocuta en el trabajo debido a que su empleador no lo protegió, tiene derecho a recuperar sus lesiones. Si eres empleador, considera estos pasos para mantener seguros a tus trabajadores. Si has resultado lesionado, tu empleador puede ser responsable si no tomó estas u otras medidas de seguridad.
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Los 8 accidentes principales en las fábricas
February 28, 2022 /
Si usted o un ser querido sufrió un accidente en una fábrica, no está solo. Más de 116,000 trabajadores se lesionan cada año en Estados Unidos en accidentes en las fábricas, según datos del CONSEJO NACIONAL DE SEGURIDAD. Varios cientos, por desgracia, mueren.
Los accidentes en las fábricas pueden ser causados por los empleadores que no siguen todas las NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Y SALUD E...
Ways Employers Can Protect Workers from Electrocutions
February 28, 2022 /
Employers have a duty to protect their workers from hazards like electrocutions. If a worker gets electrocuted on the job due to their employer's failure to protect them, they have a right to recover for their injuries. If you're an employer, consider these steps to keep your workers safe. If you've been injured, your employer may be liable if they failed to take these or other safety measures.
Ways Employers Can Protect Wo...
What Are the Fall Protection Guidelines for Construction Sites?
February 19, 2022 /
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), falls on construction sites are one of the leading causes of injury and death for workers. This begs the question "What are the fall protection guidelines for construction sites?" In 2019, 991 workers died in falls and 244,000 had injuries that were severe enough to cause them to take time off work to get medical care and recover from injuries. Sometimes th...
