In the waste collection and recycling industry, there's always the risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure due to the presence of needles and other sharps, which are often contaminated with blood. Residents of Oklahoma who work in this industry should know that OSHA has...
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Month: November 2017
What Is an Employer’s Liability for a Car Accident Caused by an Employee?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, it may not just be the driver of the other vehicle who bears legal responsibility. For instance, if the negligent driver was operating a vehicle owned by his or her employer, the company may owe you compensation...
How worker classification could impact worker safety
The gig economy has become a common phrase for Oklahoma workers and others throughout the country. While there is no set definition, it generally refers to work that is paid per job as opposed to per a given amount of time. In most cases, those who do gig work are...
Is Transgender Discrimination Illegal in Oklahoma?
Employment discrimination based on a person's gender has long been prohibited under federal and Oklahoma law. But in recent years there has been a focus on transgender employees and their rights under existing anti-discrimination laws. In a 2007 case the U.S. Tenth...
How floor mats create a safer work environment
Business owners in Oklahoma may be wondering how they can prevent accidents in the workplace. After all, in 2016, employers in the U.S. paid out nearly $62 billion on injury claims for employees missing six or more days of work. Private industry employers, according...
Ruling may lead to expansion of machine definition
Oklahomans who work in industrial settings are likely aware of the lockout procedures that are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Under these standards, machines that might release energy that could injure workers are supposed to have their...
OK Supreme Court Says Liquor Stores Can Be Sued for Serving Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving in Oklahoma continues to outpace the rest of the country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were over 2,200 people killed in car accidents involving a drunk driver in Oklahoma over a 10-year period. This works out to...