July, 2013 | Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

Growth in Maryland’s construction industry could fuel accidents

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jul 30, 2013 | Construction Workers' Accidents

The construction industry is known for the accident risk workers face on the job every day. Working from a considerable height or near heavy machinery obviously can be dangerous, and these are commonplace occurrences at many construction sites. When workers are...

Lack of air conditioning contributes to worker’s heat stroke

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jul 26, 2013 | Workplace Accidents

While the following story did not occur here in Baltimore, Maryland, the issue at hand is a sad reality for some employees in the Chesapeake area -- and, really, all across the country.Workers at a McDonald's in New York walked off the job and started an impromptu...

Dark side of the craft brew craze: workplace injuries and deaths

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jul 18, 2013 | Workplace Accidents

Not that long ago, the American beer industry was a monolithic industry dominated by a handful of national companies. To craft beer affciondos, the absence of taste options made this a vast wasteland. And so the craft brew industry was born. It is widely credited with...

Personal protective equipment and electrical safety at the USPS

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jul 12, 2013 | Workplace Accidents

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential part of many workplace environments. Federal law imposes duties on employers to take certain steps to make sure employees have what they need.In the Baltimore area and across the nation, this begins with conducting...

Workplace violence prevention: Maryland case shows need for plan

On behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jul 5, 2013 | Workplace Injuries

Violence prevention is a crucial part of workplace safety. And employers' responsibilities to create reasonable plans to reduce risks of harm extend beyond the walls of the workplace to other locations where work is performed.A recent Maryland case is a vivid reminder...