A Feb. 25 accident in Richland County resulted in the death of a 36-year-old Connecticut man. The individual was working on a tank truck at the time of the incident. As the hydraulic system of the vehicle failed, he was caught between the tank and the bed of the...
The importance of respirators in the workplace
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Feb 26, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Workplace safety regulations in South Carolina and around the country are clear. If the workplace contains inhalable toxins or other harmful vapors, then the employer must provide functioning respiratory protection. Any failure on their part to keep the air clean and...
Scissor lift accidents and avoiding them
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Feb 24, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Some workers in the South Carolina construction and manufacturing industries use scissor lifts as a regular part of doing their jobs. Improperly using this type of equipment may lead to serious accidents potentially causing death or severe injury to workers.According...
NHTSA approves computer as driver in self-driving cars
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Feb 18, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
On Feb. 4, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a letter to Google that may hasten the speed at which South Carolina drivers see self-driving cars on their roads. The letter was in response to a proposed design that Google submitted to the agency on...
Fall prevention on construction sites
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Feb 12, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
The operators of any construction site in the state of South Carolina and the employers of any workers assigned to that work area are required by law and regulation to minimize their employees' exposure to the risks and hazards associated with falls from high places....
Improving worker safety in the recycling industry
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Feb 9, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
South Carolina residents may be surprised to learn just how dangerous recycling and waste management work can be. The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks refuse collection among the 10 most dangerous civilian jobs in America, and more than 5 percent of the nation's...
The dangers of hazardous energy in the workplace
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Feb 1, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
South Carolina workers may not be aware of the dangers of hazardous energy, which can occur when various machines or equipment are unexpectedly started or release stored energy during maintenance. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there...
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