Depending on what type of work you do at your Michigan job, you may have to perform a number of repetitive motions every day. If these motions involve your hands, fingers and wrists, you could wind up with carpal tunnel syndrome. As the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explains, carpal tunnel syndrome starts in your wrists, but almost invariably progresses to your hands, arms, shoulders and possibly even your neck and back.
Man killed in trench collapse, company fined
When construction companies begin working on a new project in Michigan, they often implement stringent protocols to maintain safety for their workers. The construction site may be regularly monitored by superiors who help to identify and manage potential risks that could become dangerous if left unnoticed. However, there are times when corners are cut and a seemingly simple oversight can put the lives of workers at the construction site in immediate danger.
Risk factors and symptoms of cold stress
Winter temperatures in Michigan often dip below zero degrees. If you work outdoors in the cold environment, frostbite and hypothermia may result from exposure to these frigid conditions. At the Adler Firm, PLLC, we have experience representing clients who were injured while on the job.
On-the-job pedestrian accidents
Going to work every day can be hard for people in various professions. However, daily job duties can be especially difficult for some workers, such as those who have physically demanding positions. Moreover, some workers are exposed to certain risks while working, such as people who find themselves in traffic on a daily basis. Not only can traffic crashes affect those who drive delivery trucks, semis, taxis and other vehicles as part of their job duties, but some people may even be injured or killed in a pedestrian accident at work.
How does the OSHA inspection process work?
If you are an employee in Michigan who feels your workplace is not following safety protocols, you may want to report your employer to OSHA. You can file a complaint anonymously, and the type of inspection OSHA will conduct depends on the specific complaint and situation.
What to do if fired for an OSHA report
If you lost your job, or are being discriminated against, in Michigan because you made a safety violation report to OSHA, you have rights. There are numerous laws and regulations in place that protect workers from unsafe working conditions and from consequences that may arise from reporting unsafe environments. If you are a victim you should take immediate action.
Can you be fired for reporting a safety hazard?
You may face unsafe conditions in your Michigan workplace on a daily basis, but with the reasonable expectation that your employer will make every attempt to eliminate or protect against safety hazards. What if you uncover a safety hazard that your employer will not mitigate, however? If you choose to report the safety hazard to OSHA to prevent a workplace accident, can your employer fire you if they discover you reported?
What is MIOSHA?
Like many others, you may worry about the consequences of an accident in the workplace, and what rights you may or may not have as an employee under Michigan law. In discussions of workers' compensation and workplace safety, you may have heard the term "MIOSHA." But what does MIOSHA stand for, and how does it protect you?
Preventing burns in the food service industry
When Michigan residents think about workplace accidents, they may not consider burns. Burns can be a common occurrence in the food service industry, though. It is important to understand how these burns occur and how they can be prevented.
How to lift heavy loads at work
As part of their job in Michigan, people may lift heavy loads. There are incorrect ways to lift things, though, and it is important to understand proper lifting techniques to prevent accidents at work.
