Slips and falls on the job

Falls make up the majority of injuries in the workplace. Many strict regulations have been enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), however falls are an unavoidable hazard, and will continue to occur unless you take the proper safety precautions to prevent these incidents. If you or a co worker has been injured on the job, call the McAllen employment lawyers of The Pruneda Law Firm at 956-702-9675.

Safety tips

Although it is the employer’s duty to provide safe work conditions, there are many things you can do to prevent slips and falls on the job:

• Stay alert. Be aware of your surroundings. A simple glance can prevent you from tripping on a box left on the floor.
• Have someone accompany you as a spotter when climbing a ladder, this way you have extra help in detecting a dangerous situation.
• Wear the appropriate safety gear.

Safety responsibilities

It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the employees are working under conditions that have been deemed safe by OSHA. The employer has the legal obligation to follow these regulations or risk paying fines.

If you suspect that your employer is not doing enough to provide you and your co workers with a safe work environment, you may take legal action.

Contact us

If you have been injured on the job, call the McAllen employment lawyers of The Pruneda Law Firm at 956-702 9675