According to researchers, a common water pipe repair method used by Pennsylvania construction workers could be hazardous. The method, called the cured-in-place method, releases a plume of what was thought to be steam during the curation process. However, air test...
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Fatal trenching accidents and industry safety standards
Statistics show younger workers at risk for injury
Young workers in Pennsylvania may be at a greater risk of injury on the job than their older counterparts. It is estimated that they suffer injuries that must be treated in emergency rooms at a rate two times greater than workers older than 24. According to the...
Skin conditions are a common kind of workplace illness
More than 13 million workers around the country are exposed to potentially toxic substances in the workplace each year, and skin conditions are the second most common kind of occupational diseases, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and...
Report releases figures for workplace fatalities in 2015
Pennsylvania workers may have fewer protections in the years ahead according to the AFL-CIO. The union president says that the Trump administration is trying to roll back many of the policies from the Obama years. During the Obama administration, a report released by...
Chemical manufacturing plant safety
Pennsylvania residents who work in chemical manufacturing plants are exposed to multiple threats that can result in significant injuries or death. To find ways of limiting the risk of accidents, it is necessary for employees and employers to be aware of the different...
Avoiding ladder accidents
When Pennsylvania workers need to reach something in a high location, their first inclination is to grab a ladder and do what they need to. However, it's important that people take a few basic safety steps before climbing on a ladder to prevent a fall . Before...
A surge in Pennsylvania construction work may present more danger
There has been a significant increase in the amount of construction work being done, and it has led to a rise in the number of people being hired in this industry. While this is both good for the economy and individuals who are now able to find work, there are some...
Improving eye health and safety in workplaces
Every day, nearly 2,000 people reportedly suffer a severe eye injury that necessitates medical attention. With the fact that nine out of 10 of these incidents might have been avoided had the employee been wearing eye protection, it is important that Pennsylvania...
How to create a safer work environment
Business owners in Pennsylvania and around the country need to make sure that their business premises are safe for visitors. This includes contractors who may be hired to complete remodeling, maintenance or other tasks around the facility. One of the best ways to...