Many people equate workers’ compensation claims with single-accident injuries or exposure to toxic materials. Any weather-related matters are typically tied to concerns about heat exhaustion or working during the summer months. With the coldest months of the year fast...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation claims and employer interference
Workplace injuries can come in many forms. From a painful accident and repetitive stress to toxic exposure and job-related illnesses, employees have the option to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation benefits exist to help injured employees avoid...
What are the most common injuries nurses can suffer?
Medical professionals face different types of danger on every shift. From aggressive patients to toxic exposure, nurses often suffer devastating work injuries. While every experience is unique, there are certain types of hazards that are common across this crucial...
How does WBGT relate to worker safety?
While nearly all individuals understand the importance of measures of air temperature, heat index, humidity and dewpoint, there is an additional factor known as wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT). Looking specifically at the stress caused by the heat of direct...
5 of the most dangerous occupations in Pennsylvania
Occupations of any type are dangerous to workers on nearly every shift. Some jobs, however, are more dangerous than others. Based on data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), certain industries carry an inherent danger and the possibility of fatalities...
How can third-party liability benefit an injured worker?
While many worker injuries result from slip-and-falls, muscle strains, and burn accidents on the job, others can be linked to the negligence of another party. When another company, product or person causes a work injury, it might be possible to make a third-party...
Tips to keep the workplace safe from devastating heat illnesses
As Pennsylvania workers start to gear up for summer working conditions, numerous organizations warn of the hazards associated with heat illness. Whether working outside in the direct sunlight or indoors in a hot, humid environment, workers are reminded to take steps...
Exposure to radiation in the workplace
Workers must be cognizant of the dangers they face on every shift. From single-accident injuries and repetitive stress damage to exposure to toxic and harmful chemicals, workers in various industries can suffer debilitating injuries and life-threatening conditions...
How can construction workers stay safe in a highway zone?
While workers in countless industries face danger every day, construction work remains near the top of every at-risk category for worker safety. Whether it is falling from height, exposure to toxic materials or crush injuries, construction workers risk suffering...
Will automation increase or decrease worker safety?
Workers in numerous industries face devastating injuries on nearly every shift. From mining to construction to manufacturing, workers face daily hazards that could leave them facing a lifetime of pain and rehabilitation. Fortunately, many industries have found ways to...