Many people in Oklahoma have work schedules that do not include typical nine-to-five days. Shift work, or work that is performed outside of regular working hours, usually requires them to alter their sleep schedule. Some shift workers must begin work before 6 a.m.,...
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Month: January 2017
High rate of musculoskeletal injuries in construction
Construction workers in Oklahoma and around the country are more vulnerable to injuries called work-related musculoskeletal disorders than workers in other industries according to a study that appeared in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. WMSDs are caused by...
Updated beryllium exposure standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is tasked with regulating workplace standards in the United States. Oklahoma residents who work in the construction, shipyard or general industries may be interested in knowing that OSHA recently issued a final rule...
The Truth About Lawsuits, Big Companies, and the Media – The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit
Nearly everyone has heard about the infamous McDonald's coffee case - the old lady who sued McDonald's because their coffee was too hot. But, the true facts of the defective products lawsuit are still murky to most people. Basically, the facts that everyone seems to...
Suspension trauma following a fall
When Oklahoma employees are required to work at great heights, they are always at risk for falling. To prevent accidental falls, fall arrest personal protective equipment, which often include full-body harness systems, are used. While these systems can save a worker's...
Smartphones could lower workplace repetitive injuries
Many Oklahoma residents use their smartphones to stay in touch with their friends, family members and acquaintances and browse the internet, but these devices can also be used to improve safety in the workplace. Modern smartphones contain high resolution cameras and...