Category Archives: Workplace Accidents
Workers’ compensation can help following construction accidents
A construction worker in Tennessee normally strives to be extra careful when working in high places. After all, just one slip can result in serious injuries or even a death. Unfortunately, in a recent work accident, one worker was injured on a construction work site. However, he will likely be able to take advantage… Read More »
Tennessee workplace accidents call for vigilance
In the workplace the employer has a duty to adhere to certain occupational health and safety regulations. This is in order to protect the employees from accidents and injuries. When dealing with dangerous hazardous materials, the need for safety in the workplace is even greater. Over time, complacency of workplace safety practices can sometimes… Read More »
TN legislation on work lunch breaks could affect injury rates
Many Tennesseans are opposed to the idea of a “nanny state;” which refers to unnecessary government regulations and laws meant to protect us from making bad choices, even if the choices only affect us. That being said, we are not always able to appreciate the full value of seemingly unnecessary regulations until they are… Read More »
OSHA seeks to make accident & injury data publicly available
In addition to conducting inspections and issuing citations for safety violations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration also searches for ways to make employers more personally accountable for maintaining safety and preventing accidents. To that end, OSHA recently proposed a new rule that is already proving to be controversial and unpopular among business owners…. Read More »
