Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: Every year in the U.S., about 280 workers die from injuries caused by dropped objects, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And tens of thousands of staffers get hurt when an object falls from above …
Man fired after he threatens to contact safety regulators
Safety insight: When a staffer points out a potential safety problem, always address the individual’s concerns in a timely and effective manner. What happened: Shortly after he began working for a company, an employee expressed concerns about …
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Horseplay gone wrong: One man dead, another could be going to jail
For new proof of the importance of disciplining crew members when they engage in foolish horseplay, consider the recent tragic death of Tyler Lynch at a job site in Apple Valley, MN. Lynch and coworker Christoper Crimmins were trimming trees when …
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You make the call: Staffer expands her job duties, has three fingers sliced off
“I was disappointed to learn that you had a bunch of workers standing next to a hazardous piece of equipment even though the safety guard for the device had been disabled,” said Tammy, the compliance officer. “I’m citing you for failing to adequately …
Survey shows workers avoid discipline because managers play favorites
Heads up: When it comes to enforcing your employer’s safety rules, it’s never a good idea to play favorites. That’s your takeaway from a newly released survey showing that 38% of 503 blue-collar employees in the U.S. reported that they’d seen their …
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Mother rushed to work site to kiss her son one last time
Summary: As her son was lying in the street near death from a work-related injury, a mom rushed to the job site to kiss him one last time. The incident: With only two days left working as a laborer for ICON Construction and Development, Lucas Gray, …
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