New OSHA Reporting Rules

New OSHA Reporting Rules

May 04,2015

When compared to the days of the Industrial Revolution, or even those of the early twentieth century, the modern workplace is relatively safe. One of the key players in saving the lives of American workers is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which was created in 1970 to help employers and employees reduce on-the job injuries, illnesses and deaths. Since then, workplace deaths have been cut by...

Stay Aware, Stay Up to Date, Stay Safe

May 02,2015

Through infographics, emails, blog posts and other media, the Johnson Law Firm aims to share with you relevant news, both good and bad. We’re always on the lookout for new ways to get important information to our friends in the Bluegrass State, and recently we began using SlideShare to make a visual presentation of facts about motorcycle injuries in Kentucky. Never heard of SlideShare? It’s one of the top 150 sites o...

Kentucky Bill to Ban “Palcohol” Fails

April 27,2015

Powdered alcohol was recently okayed for sale by federal regulators, but its use can be regulated by the states [source]. House Bill 71, which would have banned powdered alcohol, brand named “Palcohol”, failed to get approval in the Kentucky House when the General Assembly session ended without action being taken. The original bill banning powdered alcohol, Senate Bill 81, died in the House. Then the Senate attempte...

Child Car Seat Law Gets a Boost

April 08,2015

Child restraint systems are intended to protect our most precious cargo from injury or death during vehicle collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends a four-step process as a child grows, starting with a rear-facing safety seat, followed by a forward-facing car seat, then a booster seat and, finally, an adult seat belt. Knowing when it is time to graduate to the next step is based on age a...

Full of Empty Beds

April 05,2015

Vehicle accidents, falls, assaults and unintentional blunt force traumas result in over one million Americans sustaining a brain injury every year. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from “mild” to "severe,” with the most critical cases requiring the victim to have life-time medical care. TBI symptoms may be mild at first and may worsen over time. Shattered glass and twisted metal. Broken bones and blood. Tra...

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