On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Feb 5, 2020 | Product Liability, Uncategorized
Shopping today has never been easier. Not only is a consumer product a mouse click away from purchasing, it is now possible to have these goods shipped to you the next day or even the same day. The ever-expanding Amazon allows for the needs of consumers to be...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you are hired for a job, you intend to show up; however, when a workplace accident occurs, you are suddenly faced with the inability to work. Whether it is for the short-term or a long duration, a work injury often requires medical care and time away from work to...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are a construction worker in Pennsylvania, you will know that just about every construction site has one or more trenches. Because excavations are so common, they do not always receive the necessary attention. Employers and employees become complacent, and too...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not too long ago, wind energy generation and wind farms were rare. Now, Pennsylvania has many such facilities. If you were one of the workers who have to do electrical repairs or maintenance at dangerous heights on wind towers, you would naturally make sure you have...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration lists construction as one of the most hazardous industries in Pennsylvania and across the country. While scaffold falls, trench collapses and incidents related to heavy equipment are known construction site risks, the...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Taking to the roads around Altoona and other areas in Pennsylvania on a motorcycle could be exciting and even intoxicating. Few other activities can compare with the freedom of riding a bike. However, the fact that motorcycles have only two wheels makes this...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are a member of a construction crew in Altoona or another city in Pennsylvania, you will likely risk your life frequently. Jobs on elevated platforms and scaffolds, around large construction vehicles like excavators, and inside trenches all pose...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jul 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are a construction worker in Pennsylvania, you might be skeptical about the prospect of working in an environment in which your employer can track your every move, and even watch you doing your job from a remote location. However, construction wearables aim to...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Forklifts are valuable machines in many industries, from construction sites to warehouses, fulfillment centers and more. If you work on or around forklifts, it might be a good idea to learn about the hazards these machines pose. Thousands of workers nationwide,...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has eyewash requirements for certain types of facilities nationwide, including Pennsylvania. Industries that work with corrosive materials must protect workers from suffering eye injuries that can be extremely painful....
