Workers in the meat industry in Oklahoma and throughout the country might be facing injury at higher rates than are being officially reported, according to the Government Accountability Office. While injuries are down overall, the GAO identified a number of factors...
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Month: May 2016
Statistics backs idea that some jobs are deadlier than others
People may not be surprised to learn that certain industries are more hazardous than others. A Bureau of Labor Statistics report released in May 2016 makes it clearer which modern careers are actually the most dangerous. For Oklahoma workers, this data could provide...
Dispelling Rumors: The Lady Who Sued McDonald’s After Coffee Spill Burn
Many have heard about the lady who became a millionaire after spilling McDonald's coffee on herself. The 79-year-old lady, who was seriously burned by a cup of McDonald's coffee, became "famous" because of the media coverage on her product liability case....
Some employers will have to publish individual data
Oklahoma residents may soon be able to look up their employers or prospective employers to see the number and types of injuries and illnesses employees have experienced. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a rule that will require employers...
Avoiding workplace injuries
Each year, many Oklahoma residents are injured while they are working at their jobs. People can be injured at work while performing a variety of different tasks. Even things that might seem innocuous can lead to workplace injuries. Workers and their employers should...
New Bill Exempts Children Under 16 Labor Law – Volunteering for 501(c) Organizations
Up until recently, children under 16 were, in no way, allowed to work in specific types of establishments, according to the Oklahoma child labor laws. Now there is a new bill, an amendment to the Child labor laws of Oklahoma, which was approved and signed by Mary...
Good work boots are important
Having good footwear can help with protecting Oklahoma workers in a variety of occupations from being injured on the job. When employers are considering the kind of work boots they should supply or ask their employees to purchase, they should take steps to make...
Oklahoma: Employers Cannot Require Employees to Give Up Personal Social Media Log-Ins and Passwords
You may not be aware of it, but it is against the law for your employer to request or require you to give them your personal social media log-ins and passwords in Oklahoma now. Employers scanning through prospective and current employee social media accounts to find...