Our Brand New Swing Set Became A Defective Product When The Chain Snapped And Sent The Kids To The Hospital Defective Products When you buy something new, you expect it to be safe for you and your kids. Unfortunately this isn't always the case. While it's expected...
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Month: October 2015
The dangers of combustible dust explosions
According to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, there were 281 combustible dust explosions in workplaces around the country between 1980 and 2005. These accidents killed 119 workers and injured 718. In order to reduce the number of such incidents in Oklahoma and across...
Race Discrimination – I was Called a Racial Slur at Work
Oklahoma Employment Law Attorney The average American has to work for a living. They need to pay bills, buy food and have a roof over their heads. Consequently, they have no choice but to go out into the world most days and deal with others on the job. While the...
Can you Be Denied Unclaimed Overtime Hours in Oklahoma
Your employers, unless they are government run as a public sector, are not allowed to give you time off instead of Pay! Only public sector workers are allowed to use overtime hours to be "comp time" off, but private sector employers attempting to give time off in...
Workplace safety lockout programs
Maintaining lockout programs is an essential part of creating a safe workplace in Oklahoma. Employers with effective lockout programs can prevent a lot of accidents that take place when machinery is mistakenly left on before cleaning or maintenance. However, there are...
Safety concerns during construction of off-shore project
Despite its association with carbon-based fuels, the state of Oklahoma has a surprisingly large number of wind energy farms. Off the coast of Rhode Island, however, the first wind farm being constructed offshore has encountered some problems. Because of this, the...
Filing workers’ compensation claims
Oklahoma workers who have been injured on the job need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to filing workers' compensation claims. While the right to compensation for work-related injuries is an important benefit, it is up to the employee to...
Farm safety is a vital concern
As many Oklahoma residents know, farming is a hazardous yet necessary occupation. In light of the contribution farmers make to the United States, every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has honored National Farm Safety and Health Week. Each year, special emphasis...