Dangerous animal species ranging from poisonous snakes and spiders to rabid bats can be found in Oklahoma, and they can sometimes present a danger to workers. Workplace injuries associated with the state's fauna run the gamut from minor insect or snake bites to...
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Month: May 2015
Major companies in Oklahoma that are unionized
If you currently work in a job that is part of a union, there are rights that you might not even be aware of that you are part of within the company. Many major companies in Oklahoma are actually unionized, meaning that their workers have rights and benefits that...
New OSHA rule impacts construction businesses and workers
Oklahoma employers who own construction businesses face new federal requirements designed to safeguard their workers. The new rule, which takes effect on Aug. 3, 2015, requires construction companies to have a plan in place when their employees will be working in...
Determining Culpability in a School Bus Accident
School buses are among the safest forms of transportation, shuttling tens of millions of American children every day without a hint of trouble. If there is an accident, especially one that results in personal injuries, parents will have to determine who is legally...
Lost In The Fine Print- Forced Arbitration
In our democracy, the courts hold out the promise of safeguarding everyone, regardless of wealth and power. But that fundamental promise of equal justice under law is facing a severe threat. Buried in everyday agreements for products, services, and jobs is fine print...
Employers’ responsibilities after a workplace accident
After an Oklahoma worker is injured on the job, the employer must follow certain protocol to ensure the worker's immediate safety and avoid any further injuries. Paperwork must also subsequently be completed by the employer and submitted to its workers' compensation...
Blue Bell and Listeria
The public recently received news of a recall of Blue Bell Ice Cream due to eight cases of Listeria poisoning that occurred in Kansas and Texas, in which three of the patients died. As a result, the company's factory in Broken Arrow Oklahoma was closed to determine...
OSHA requirements for employers in Oklahoma
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers in Oklahoma and around the country to provide safe working conditions for their employees as well as keeping track of injuries and reporting them. To the extent that is possible, employers must...