Most employees in South Carolina are entitled to workers' compensation insurance coverage, and the benefits provided thereunder can help pay medical bills and prescription drug costs for injured workers. A recent report by the National Safety Council shows that opioid...
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Month: July 2015
Robotics and the possibility of unsafe working conditions
Workers in South Carolina and around the country may have a new area of concern when doing their jobs. Robotic workstations are becoming increasingly prominent in many areas of employment. The fact that robots are performing a large number of jobs is receiving...
OSHA’s rules on designing a workplace free of falling accidents
Falling is one of the most serious dangers that any industrial worker can face. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a set of standards that are meant to protect a South Carolina worker from suffering a major injury or fatality because...
New regulations for confined space hazards in construction
OSHA has just issued new regulations setting standards for working in confined spaces in the construction industry. The new regulations will apply in South Carolina and around the country. A confined space regulation for general industry has been in place for more...
Teen drivers risky due to alcohol and distractions
South Carolina teens and other teens across the country are responsible for a large number of crashes caused by distracted driving and alcohol-related accidents. This is true even though they only comprise about 10 percent of the population of drivers. According to...
OSHA is focusing on inpatient facilities
South Carolina residents may be interested in learning more about how the Occupational Health and Safety Administration has renewed its focus on nursing homes and health care facilities that may qualify for enforcement actions. The inpatient industry will be targeted...
Car accidents increase as drivers grow older
South Carolina residents who are entering their golden years may want to exercise a little more caution when they get behind the steering wheels in their cars. Statistics have shown senior drivers are more at risk to be killed in car accidents than younger...