Are These Fair Options? A company may attempt to get an employee to retire for a wide variety of reasons, but no one should ever feel as if they have no options when they find themselves in this type of predicament. If you or a loved one has begun receiving pressure...
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Month: March 2015
How employers can address fall hazards during construction
Many construction workers in Oklahoma and around the country die annually from falls that occur while they are erecting exterior and interior walls in residential structures. Employers can help to reduce falls and increase safety at the workplace by taking...
More workers injured after daylight saving time change
Oklahoma workers and employers may want to exercise caution in the days following the daylight saving time change each year. Studies have shown that the annual springtime ritual, which took place on March 8 this year, could lead to an increase in work-related...
My boss yells at all the men in the company, but not the women
Signs Of Work Place Harassment Harassment in the work place is something that has grown in recent years. In the old days, men dominated the work place and very few women worked outside of the home. However, now women actually outnumber men in the work place and...
3 Most Common Workers Comp Denial Reasons
Why Was My Workers Comp Claim Denied? Workers compensation claims are generally made for one of the following three reasons: an injury that occurs while at work, an illness caused by an occupation such as asbestos exposure, or a long term trauma caused by the job such...
New tech for old backs
Oklahoma employees may be interested in learning more about how wearable technology may be able to help improve workplace safety. A new device has been developed that could help warehouse workers avoid throwing out their backs while performing functions necessary for...
Nail gun injuries in the construction industry
Construction workers in Oklahoma often use nail guns as part of their jobs. Although these tools are excellent for speeding up certain tasks, they can also be dangerous when used incorrectly. According to data compiled by the Occupational Safety and Health...