Question: Describe ways to minimize the risk of employee injury in order to avoid future Workers' Compensation claims for each employee (Andrew, Thomas, and Lindsey) in the following scenario.
OSHA has cited your company, Smith & Baker Construction Co. (SBCC), in the past year for violations. SBCC operates in three Western states: California, Arizona and Nevada. The violations were for the following accidents: Andrew fell into an open excavation in California, and the company failed to identify the hazard. Thomas fell from scaffolding during construction of a three-story office building in Arizona. Lindsay became ill from breathing toxic contamination as she walked the work site in Nevada.
For each person only answer in 50 words or less and must provide at least one reference.