In December of 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. These stats brought attention to those industries in America that saw the highest work fatality rates. Employers and employees in Kentucky will want to know...
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What to expect when you’re not expecting a TBI
As the number of drivers on the roads increases, the risk of car accidents also rises. There is no playbook on how to handle injuries sustained during a car wreck that you or a loved one has experienced. Though each traumatic brain injury is unique, there are...
How some major companies continue to neglect worker safety
Many employees in Kentucky have to deal with unsafe working conditions. For many companies, it appears that safety, as with so much else, is being subordinated to the bottom line. Recently, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health released a list of a...
Fall prevention in the workplace
Slips, trips and falls are a major hazard for workers in Kentucky and across the United States. According to the National Safety Council, 798 workers died from falls in 2014. Of those, 660 died after falling from a height, and 138 were killed in falls on the same...
IoT technology is improving workplace safety
Companies in Kentucky and worldwide are starting to use Internet of Things, or IoT, technology to improve workplace safety and increase productivity. The technology uses connected devices and sensors to track worker health and environmental conditions. The...
Falls are an all-too-common factor in construction claims
Construction site owners in Kentucky might be wondering what the most common safety hazards are in their industry, and the answer comes down to falls. Nationwide Insurance analyzed more than 10,000 construction-related workers' comp claims that it processed in the...
Beyond the aesthetics: what to look for in a new car
You’ve decided that it’s time to retire your car to the shed and upgrade to a newer model. You may even know the exact car that you want to buy and are ready to make the commitment. You’re enticed by the car’s aesthetics, luxury features and...
Older and Latino workers at higher risk of job fatality
Kentucky workers who are in certain industries may be aware that their jobs are particularly dangerous. Industries including agriculture, forestry and construction have high rates of injury and death. But some workers may be more at risk of on-the-job death than...
Proposals aim to improve construction workplace safety
For many construction workers in Kentucky and across the country, going to work can actually be dangerous. From the use of heavy equipment and materials to the particular dangers of unsafe job sites, construction workers can face an array of serious hazards. Because...
Doubling of trench deaths prompts OSHA efforts
For many types of construction activities, from pipelines to building construction, workers are required to spend time in trenches. Kentucky workers should know the risks associated with working in a trench, and the federal government is making efforts to increase...