Construction Accident Injury Lawsuits
Construction Accident Lawsuits. Although injury and fatality rates in many industry sectors have declined significantly in the twenty-three years since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) came into being, this has not been the case in construction industry. Construction is the United State's largest industry and … [Read more...] about Construction Accident Injury Lawsuits
Ladder Accidents
Ladder Accidents Injury Lawsuit. More than 500,000 people a year are treated for ladder-related injuries in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Of these 500,000 injuries approximately 300 people in the U.S. die from ladder related injuries annually. A large percentage of ladder injuries could … [Read more...] about Ladder Accidents
Bill Proposes to Give FDA More Authority on Cosmetics
Compared to drugs and medical devices, there are few regulations in place to assure the safety of a cosmetic product. A new bill, introduced by senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), seeks change. The proposed legislation would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess the safety of at least 5 … [Read more...] about Bill Proposes to Give FDA More Authority on Cosmetics
OSHA Will Finally Take Action On Popcorn Workers Lung
New Rules For Popcorn Workers Lung. The Department of Labor has directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to speed up the establishment of new rules to protect workers in the snack and flavorings industry from the threat of a disease known as Popcorn Workers Lung. According to The Wall Street … [Read more...] about OSHA Will Finally Take Action On Popcorn Workers Lung
OSHA Issues New Workplace Rule on Chromium
Chromium Leaves Thousands Of Workers At Risk. The Labor Department reduced the acceptable levels of workplace exposure Monday to a cancer-causing metal, hexavalent chromium, but critics said the new standard still leaves thousands of workers at risk. The new rule limits worker exposure to the carcinogenic metal to no more than 5 … [Read more...] about OSHA Issues New Workplace Rule on Chromium
