Inadequate safety measures in a workplace can result to injuries, illnesses and deaths. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) set particular standards on office safety and employer responsibilities.

According to OSHA, "Failure to comply with [their] standards or workers’ compensation laws is criminal and can be grounds for personal injury litigation."

Employer’s responsibilities

• Inform your employer about hazardous workplace conditions.

• Report job-related accidents, injuries, deaths or illnesses to your employer immediately.

• Comply with all safety/health rules and regulations set by your employer.

• Wear/use all protective clothing and equipment/gears while working.

• Familiarize yourself and comply with OSHA standards.

• Exercise your rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in a responsible manner.

It truly depends on what your job is. For miners, their working environment is more hazardous compared to those in the offices or schools like teachers and government employees. The confined spaces, explosives, poor air quality, cave-ins, fires and extreme noise are some of the hazards miners have to deal with.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here are some hazardous aspects you’ll deal with:

• Asbestos

• Carbon monoxide

• Noise

• Confined spaces

• Respirable silica

• Poor ventilation

• Violence

• Stress

• Electric/magnetic fields

• Hazardous floors

• Excessive noise

• Exposure to extreme temperature

• Unsafe structures

• Electrical troubles

Office/Industrial accidents

Office accidents are inevitable. OSHA has the Enhanced Enforcement Program which aims to penalize employers who violate their standards. This includes those who repeatedly violate their obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

In case you are injured or got into an accident, you’re entitled to receive compensations for lost money, medical bills, rehabilitation and other expenses.

For federal employees, they have four federal workers' compensation programs: The Federal Employment Liability Act, the Merchant Marine Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and the Black Lung Benefits Act.

Employment lawyers to help you

Seeking help from employment lawyers will help you follow every rules and regulations set by the employment law. They know if your are unlawfully treated and deprived of your privileges in the company your working for.

They can accept federal court employment law cases and they are concentrated on cases about harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.

Usually, medical exams and procedures are part of the body of evidence that must be presented when making a claim. It will enable you to receive the compensation and benefits from your employer or the company you are working for. These will make the solving process of your case faster.