Worker rescued from Ohio sign tower

A worker who became trapped on top of a McDonald’s sign 135 feet above the ground Wednesday in Middletown, Ohio was rescued by emergency crews. A witness reported the lift the worker was on was in tilt mode and could not move up or down. WCPO (Cincinnati)

 

Tesla’s Nevada battery factory plagued by employee injuries: Report

Tesla’s Gigafactory, where more than 7,000 workers churn out millions of battery cells a week, has brought a host of complications, including work-related injuries, to the Reno region, according to a USA Today investigation. USA Today

 

Paramedics four times more likely to be injured on the job

Data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shows ambulance workers are four times more likely to be injured on the job than any other profession. The leading cause of injury is repetitive motion such as bending, kneeling, and lifting patients, while exposure to blood and bodily fluids is the second leading cause of injury. EDM Digest

 

Study finds one-quarter of nurses are attacked on the job

One in four nurses currently working has been assaulted at work according to a recent study by the American Nurses Association. Federal reports show at least 58 hospital workers died from workplace violence between 2011 and 2016. Two factors cited are a lack of mental health services and the opioid epidemic. WSB (Atlanta) [with video]

 

Testing for drugs in marina/dock industry

Employees may be prescribed opioids to relieve pain following a workplace injury, which could begin a path to dependency. A good drug and alcohol policy should contain several provisions. Marina Dock Age

 

Wyoming developer settles lawsuit related to fatal trench collapse

A Wyoming developer has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with representatives of two men who died while working in a 12-foot-deep trench at a construction site in September 2018. Wyoming OSHA inspected the site and cited the contractor for a lack of adequate cave-in protection and oversight, according to public records. Jackson Hole News & Guide

 

How fast casual industry employees can avoid three common injuries

Workplace injuries are a constant risk in fast casual restaurants. In 2017, there were approximately 3.2 nonfatal occupational injuries for every 100 workers in the food service and accommodation industry, with many injured employees missing at least one day of work. Here are the three most common risks fast casual restaurant owners can address to make their businesses safer. Fast Casual