Residents of Oklahoma may be concerned about the danger of workplace injuries, particularly after the release of a report about fatalities related to on-the-job accidents in 2016. During the year, workplace fatalities rose for the third consecutive year in a row,...
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Month: December 2017
State and Federal Criminal Defense
Dangerous household appliances lurk in our kitchens. Defective brakes and tires may be outfitting our cars and pickup trucks. Poorly designed children's toys may present choking hazards. Not all of our products are safe, though most are. The federal agency responsible...
Workplace fatalities increase, according to BLS census
In Oklahoma and across the United States, workplace injuries are a common occurrence. According to a 2016 census by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace accidents led to 5,190 fatalities, a 7 percent increase from 2015 and the highest number since 2008. This...
Delays in the injury and accident reporting rules
Many Oklahomans are injured each year while they are working. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the federal agency tasked with enforcing safety regulations. The agency's new injury and illness reporting requirements, which would make companies...
Chemicals and their impact on exposed skin
As many as 13 million workers in Oklahoma and throughout the country may be exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Although many chemical safety programs have focused on preventing chemicals from being inhaled, less has been done about preventing...
Wrongful Death of Motorcyclist
The rider of a Harley Davidson motorcycle was tragically killed by the driver of an SUV on Tulsa Highway in recent news, as reported by Newson6.com. For an unknown reason, most likely because of intoxication, distraction, speeding, or falling asleep at the wheel, the...
Top safety violations in the workplace
Workers in Oklahoma should be aware of the most frequently occurring workplace safety violations that may result in injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, violations related to fall protection-general requirements topped of the list...