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Category: Workplace Safety

Federal Audits Show Gross Mishandling of KY Department of Workplace Standards

May 8, 2019 wktlaw

After federal audits showed serious mishandling of the Kentucky Department of Workplace Standards last year, Dwayne Depp, Commissioner of the…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, News, Workplace Safety Filed under: Fatal Flight, Kentucky, Kentucky Workplace, OSHA, Workplace Safety

Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Construction Violations

April 30, 2019 wktlaw

Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Construction Violations – 2018 (from OSHA Website, as of Sept. 30, 2018) Fall Protection – General…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Workplace Safety Filed under: Fall Protection, OSHA, OSHA Violations, Workplace Safety

Snow Season Workplace Safety Advisory

January 23, 2019 wktlaw

When winter comes around, workers are faced with potential hazards that result in becoming seriously injured or killed during snow…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Workplace Safety Filed under: OSHA, Safety Advisory, snow removal, Winter, Winter Weather, Workplace Safety

“Protect Workers from Winter Weather-Related Hazards” – OSHA

December 21, 2018 wktlaw

It’s about to get cold and stormy in most regions in the United States. Temperatures will be dropping and storms…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, News, Workplace Safety Filed under: Law Kentucky, Prevention, Winter, Workplace Safety

Tips for Your Company’s Emergency Action Plan (“EAP”)

October 11, 2018 wktlaw

If you have more than 10 employees, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires that your company’s Emergency Action…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Workplace Safety Filed under: Compliance, Employee Safety, Employer's Tips, OSHA, Workplace Safety

OSHA Advises on Heat Hazards for Workers

July 5, 2018 wktlaw

“Every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some are fatally injured. These illnesses and fatalities are preventable.”…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, News, Workplace Safety Filed under: Compliance, Employees, Health, Industry, Kentucky, OSHA, Workplace Safety

Mine Accident Investigations: Why Legal Counsel Is So Important

June 21, 2018 wktlaw

Safety is a top priority for mining operators, and with good reason: Mining is among the top ten most dangerous…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Mining, Workplace Safety Filed under: Compliance, Employer Rights, Law, Mining, MSHA, Workplace Safety

OSHA: An Acronym Kentucky Employers Know Well

June 1, 2018 wktlaw

Kentucky businesses of all types focus closely on running a tight and profitable operation. Additionally, though, their owners are routinely…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Workplace Safety Filed under: Compliance, Employees, Kentucky, OSHA, Workplace Safety

What to Expect During an MSHA Mine Inspection

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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) division of the U.S. Department of Labor is required to inspect surface mines twice a…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Mining, Workplace Safety Filed under: Employees, Mining, MSHA, OSHA, Workplace Safety

10 (In)frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Safety

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Written by John M. Williams (williams@rwktlaw.com) Typically, lawyers only get questions after legal problems arise. What do I do now? What…

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Posted in: Blog Posts, Workplace Safety Filed under: Employees, OSHA, Workplace Safety

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