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Farm workers face risk of pesticide poisoning

Farm workers face several hazards on the job but a new report found that many farm workers in the U.S. are exposed to serious health risks every year. Farm workers are exposed to pesticides every day while working and employers are not taking the appropriate precautions to protect their workers from pesticide poisoning and other… Read more

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Health care workers not protected from workplace hazards

Health care workers in Pennsylvania face many workplace hazards and are at risk for suffering workplace injuries throughout their career. All workers are supposed to be protected from workplace hazards but a new report found that health care workers are not protected as well as other workers in the U.S. A new report by the… Read more

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Construction falls can be prevented with proper safety equipment

In our previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the dangers construction workers in Pennsylvania face every time they work on a residential construction project. Falls are still the most common cause of workplace fatalities for construction workers, especially those who work in the residential construction industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2011, 64… Read more

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Pennsylvania Proud: The Story of Martin Law

“Making the world better, one client at a time.” Martin Law is honored to have participated in the local suburban publication “Pennsylvania Proud” – dedicated to the products created and delivered day in and day our in the Keystone State. “Many law firms go to great lengths to communicate strength, experience or size in order… Read more

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Be aware of the safety hazards this Fourth of July

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and with the Independence Day celebrations, many people forget about the safety hazards that put many workers in Pennsylvania at risk. Every year after the Fourth of July, new reports highlight stories about firework-related injuries but they often forget to discuss how workers suffer injuries as well during this… Read more