Forklifts are known to be involved in a significant number of construction accidents in Missouri and also in other states. According to federal workplace safety regulations, employers must ensure that only qualified employees operate forklifts on construction sites....
On Your Side After An Injury
Month: October 2015
Glass factory worker suffers burn injuries in workplace accident
When a Missouri company has its own safety policies in place to protect workers from workplace injuries, it is certainly admirable. However, it is not so admirable if an employee suffers serious injuries in a workplace accident because the company fails to follow...
Work accident on Missouri dairy farm claims third life since 2012
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration believes that if business owners comply with its strict guidelines and safety regulations, most workplace accidents can be prevented. A spokesperson from OSHA said agricultural workers are typically exposed to work...
Despite warnings, employers lack heat illness prevention programs
Despite authorities issuing warnings about the dangers of heat illness and the importance for employers to establish effective management programs to prevent heat stress, instances of workers suffering this dangerous illness continue to occur nationwide. Not only must...