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Heat is a preventable threat to outdoor workers

Temperatures are rising in Pennsylvania. The average high temperature in Philadelphia in June is typically in the 80s and will only go up in July and August. For outdoor workers, hot weather is a real threat. Heat related illnesses are also preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says there were 4,120 heat-related worker illnesses… Read more

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Should a company test workers for chemical-related work illness?

Workplace injuries and illnesses do not always develop from a single event. Some of the most serious injuries and illnesses develop slowly and may not be noticed initially. How far should a company go to prevent and detect these hidden work-related dangers? That’s a question raised by a lawsuit filed recently in the Philadelphia County… Read more

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OSHA proposes new rule to limit silica exposure

Last month we discussed the dangers workers in the fracturing industry face, mainly the health risks associated with silica exposure, and how current equipment does not protect workers from silica and other dangerous toxins. Silica exposure is very hazardous yet it is still very common for construction workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States… Read more

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Equipment not protecting hydraulic fracturing workers from toxins

Many industrial workers are exposed to dangerous toxins in the workplace but hydraulic fracturing workers may face some of the most dangerous health hazards on the job. A new study found that workers in the hydraulic fracturing industry may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica despite wearing protective equipment. Workers have been exposed to… Read more

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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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Heat-related illnesses still a threat for Pennsylvania workers

Now that we are approaching the dog days of summer, it is important for workers and employers to be aware of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. It is especially important for employees in Pennsylvania who work outside this summer to be aware of the signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses to stay safe… Read more