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Workers’ compensation is one of the most valuable government programs ever developed. At one time in the past, injured workers had few, if any, avenues through which to pursue compensation after a work-related accident. The introduction of workers’ compensation gave...
Workers' compensation is an incredible program. You can count on benefits to cover all of your medical costs and about two-thirds of your lost wages, or possibly less if you are a high earner when you get hurt at work. Unfortunately, that means that the longer you are...
If you work in construction, one of the things you must do is make sure you’re wearing the right hard hat. Your employer should provide you with the correct hat that adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s requirements. Though this is the case,...
Suffering an accidental electrical shock on the job could put your life in danger. The stronger the charge, the greater the risk of the electricity stopping someone's heart. Thankfully, hundreds of workers who suffer electrical shocks at work only get injured rather...
We all know that summer brings an increased risk of heat-related injuries for anyone who works outdoors. However, a recent study concluded that the number of workplace injuries caused by extreme heat may be “significantly” higher than statistics indicate. Further,...
Most teens who get summer jobs don’t worry much about the potential for injury. However, they’re often in environments where hazards abound. Because they’re just working for the summer and/or part-time, they may not get the training and attention that other workers...
Toxic chemicals are a common source of danger for industrial workers. Ingesting, inhaling or coming into contact with certain chemicals on their skin can all be hazardous. Toxic chemicals are unique from other workplace hazards in that they can pose some immediate...
When you’ve been injured, it’s always important to have a good relationship with your doctor. When you’ve been injured at work, however, that relationship becomes even more critical -- because that’s the doctor who will support your claim for benefits, determine when...
People often think of the health care industry as a comparative safe one in which to work. Some may realize that there’s a risk of a needle stick for people who work directly with patients. However, that’s only one of the hazards that these workers face. All health...
The weather is getting warmer out there, and more and more workers will soon be feeling the heat -- literally. Whether you work construction or in a factory, it can be difficult to cope with the summer temperatures. Heat exhaustion -- which can easily lead to heat...