Workers expect that their workplaces are safe from danger. Or, if the work conditions are known to be dangerous, the workers believe that the safety mechanisms at work, including the equipment and training provided to them, will ensure that they are not at risk for...
Month: September 2014
Safety at workplace can help prevent industrial accidents
Many people from Pennsylvania understand the various risks that workers of the oil and coal industry face. Because oil and coal are natural resources, they are often found in unfriendly environments; additionally, mining accidents, spills and blowouts are not...
Do all employers need to insure workers’ compensation liability?
Pennsylvania law mandates that all employers carry workers' compensation liability insurance that covers all employees unless an employee is excluded under the law. When a Pennsylvania employee falls ill or is injured on the job, the employee can file a compensation...
Fewer workplace fatalities reported in 2012 in Pennsylvania
According to a report, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that workplace fatalities in Pennsylvania decreased in 2012 with only 163 fatalities were reported compared to 186 reported in 2011. This is a significant decline from the 354 workplace fatalities...