Oklahoma workers in the medical field have the right to have their health protected as they care for the health of others. Although the dangers to medical workers from blood borne pathogens are common knowledge, it may be less known that a health care workplace...
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Staying safe at work in the winter
The winter months tend to present a unique set of challenges to employers and employees in Oklahoma. Cold temperatures, slippery conditions and an increase in customer traffic may increase the risk of injury to workers. However, there are no excuses for allowing a...
Dangers for microwave popcorn, flavorings plant workers
Some Oklahoma workers in plants that make microwave popcorn or flavorings may be vulnerable to a type of lung disease known as obliterative bronchiolitis. This disease causes scarring of small airways in the lungs. Shortness of breath during exertion and a cough...
Employers need to protect workers during holiday sales
Black Friday is the traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season, and retailers in Oklahoma and across the country likely had strategies to protect their employees from the big crowds that will be flowing in and out of their stores. To help businesses keep their...
Worked Overtime without Pay
Ask An Employment Law Attorney In Oklahoma I was forced to work over time, but never got paid for the extra time. My Director will not take action. What should I do? Working hard in order to receive a day's pay is what every individual agrees to do when accepting a...
Deadly construction fall reveals safety hazards
Plastering jobs in Oklahoma can be dangerous due to the altitudes at which employees often work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides safety standards to govern the management of such projects. An Arizona-based contractor is facing more than...
Work-related hand damage from vibrating tools
Although Oklahoma construction workers may use gloves to keep their hands warm during the winter, they may not realize that there are more risks than just a loss of comfort when their gloves are off. One of the most common neuromuscular disorders for construction...
Hurt on the Job and My Bills are Mounting
Ask An Oklahoma Employment Lawyer For Help You are working diligently, and focusing on your work when your hand slips and it is cut while you are working on the clock. You rush to a nearby clinic and get stitches for your injury. You felt confident that your work...
Construction noise risks
While many professions in Oklahoma can involve significant exposure to loud noises, one of the most serious and complicated settings is the construction site. Construction workers who operate loud equipment might be able to use earplugs or muffs to protect themselves...
Forced to Work through Lunch with NO Compensation
My Boss Forces Me To Work Through Lunch Without Compensation Your stomach voraciously growls as you end your shift. Working though lunch, as you had all week left you more than ready for dinner. With all the added pressure of a deadline your boss has had the entire...