Many workers in South Carolina may be doing more outdoor labor as the weather warms up and the days get longer. As more tasks are completed outside, workers are exposed to more outdoor hazards. One of these outdoor hazards is contact with snakes, bees, ticks and other...
New safety regulations for confined spaces in construction
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 26, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
Many construction workers in South Carolina enter confined spaces while they are working. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, these workers can face many physical and atmospheric hazards as a result. On May 4, the federal agency announced a...
Some days are riskier for South Carolina drivers
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 18, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
It has been indicated that the risk of having a car accident can vary simply depending on the day. In fact, certain periods may prove riskier for motorists to occupy the roadways. Though some holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, have a reputation for an...
Steps for South Carolina employers after workplace accidents
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 14, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
Workplace accidents can and do happen even when precautions are taken. While employees can take steps to ensure their own safety, the actions of managers and employers also make a difference. If an accident or injury occurs, there are some steps supervisors should...
Different outcomes in criminal and civil court
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 12, 2015 | Firm News, Wrongful Death
Families in South Carolina that feel a loved one's death was the fault of someone's negligent or willful actions sometimes decide to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Because there is a lower burden of proof in a civil lawsuit than in a criminal trial, there are cases...
Hot weather can be hard on outside workers
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 6, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
South Carolina summers can be very hot, especially when its residents are outside working under the hot sun. The state's employers, therefore, may want to consider measures to protect their workers from heat-related health problems. More than 30 workers died...
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