Tennessee residents who work for a large and well-established company may have some cause to fear that their safety is being neglected. The fact is that most businesses cannot adequately balance safety concerns with the concern for making a profit. Yet the older and...
Workers’ Compensation
OSHA unable to investigate injuries or deaths at small farms
Tennessee residents should know that farming is among the most dangerous occupations. Sadly, OSHA oversight does not extend to small farms with fewer than 10 employees. This goes back to the appropriations bill that was passed in 1976, to which Congress added a rider...
Watch for common signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss may not be something you think of as an on-the-job injury, but it is quite common. Since this is the type of injury that often happens over time, it is essential that you are aware of the signs that you may be losing your hearing. This will allow you to...
BLS: older workers more liable to be killed on the job
Partly because of the aging population and the increased number of older people among the labor force, older workers are becoming more liable to fatal injuries on the job than workers overall. Employees in Tennessee should know that the Bureau of Labor Statistics made...
Basics of fire safety in underground mines
One danger that miners in Tennessee face on a daily basis is that of fires. Fires can prove fatal, especially in areas with few evacuation routes and poor ventilation. This is why mine owners must make ventilation and atmospheric monitoring two of their top safety...
OSHA standards for protecting laboratory employees
There are likely over half a million laboratory workers in Tennessee and across the U.S., according to OSHA, and these workers face a host of risks, especially from the use of hazardous chemicals. This is where the OSHA Laboratory Standard comes in. Fulfilling this...
Preventing workplace dangers for welders
While most people in Tennessee do not think that they will be injured at work, many people suffer serious injuries in workplace accidents. Welders are especially at risk of suffering catastrophic injuries because of the type of work that they perform. Understanding...
How changes to workers’ comp impact claims
In 2014, Tennessee made significant changes to the state's guidelines governing workers' compensation. These laws changed how the courts determine causation, the standard for permanent disability and other facets of awarding disability payments. Explore how these...
How to create a safer roadside work zone
Work zone injuries and fatalities are not going down despite various efforts made in Tennessee and across the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that since the start of 2014, there have been an average of 745 fatalities in work zones,...
Some steps to better construction site safety
Construction site owners in Tennessee have a duty to protect their workers, and while some may meet all the relevant federal standards, there is always room for improvement. Those unsure where to start should consider the following steps. It all begins with awareness....