When you are injured at work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, workers should be compensated when they are disabled by a work-related injury or disease. However, it will help to be informed to increase the chances of your claim...
Workers’ Compensation
Hurt at work? Stop posting on social media
Whether you work in a notoriously dangerous industry or one that is relatively safe in nature, you could end up sustaining occupational harm while executing your job-related duties. You could suffer acute injury due to an accident-related injury or become ill due to...
How much does a work injury cost?
There are many variables to consider when a workplace injury occurs. The severity of the injury is going to have a drastic impact on how much it costs, for example. Those who have been injured on the job need to have some understanding of how much their injuries are...
Amazon Hit With OSHA Fines Over Warehouse Safety Issues
Amazon's image as a caring employer has been deeply tarnished in recent years by allegations that it puts timing and profits ahead of employee safety – and the latest allegations certainly aren’t improving things. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the...
Is Walmart Doing Enough To Keep Workers Safe?
Large retailers don't necessarily offer the best pay, but they do provide consistent employment for those who reliably show up to do their jobs. Plenty of people start or end their careers at businesses like Walmart where they can perform lower-demand job tasks and...
What are the top causes of forklift accidents?
Forklifts are crucial pieces of equipment in some industries. Anyone who operates a forklift should have the proper training to increase the likelihood of doing so safely. Around 1 million forklifts are in operation in this country, and there are around 1.5 million...
Are Workplace Deaths on the Rise in South Central Pennsylvania?
Whenever workplace fatalities experience an increase, it’s a cause for concern. However, a recent report from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving more pause than usual – largely because the numbers paint a grim picture. According to...
4 hidden reasons why workers’ compensation is important
Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who’ve been injured or developed an illness on the job. Workers’ compensation may provide employees with wage loss benefits, medical care, legal fees and death benefits. Many employees have applied for...
3 unexpected injuries that medical workers can experience
Working in a hospital can bring with it some very serious risks. Nurses and other medical professionals need to be aware of the different ways that they can get injured on the job and the steps they should take if this happens. People often think of physical jobs like...
Is Violence A Serious Threat For Retail Workers?
The average person would probably agree with the statement that retail work is relatively safe. Retail workers don't get exposed to dangerous chemicals like those working in industrial facilities, nor do they need to work in dangerous environments, like construction...