When workers suffer injury on the job, they usually expect that the employer will cover the medical costs and lost income through a workers' compensation claim. This remains true in most instances when workers are on a business trip and suffer an injury.Business trips...
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Month: January 2018
The best way to protect yourself from unsafe working conditions
Despite the fact that most employees and employers do their part in preventing unsafe working conditions, these still exist in many industries. Subsequently, it's not out of the question that an accident could cause serious injury or even death.As an employee, here's...
What are ways in which toxic exposure occurs in the workplace?
It's the responsibility of every business owner to ensure that the workplace their employees operate within is both healthy and safe. As such, if there are any known toxins present that may put an employee's health at risk, then it's the employer's responsibility to...
Scaffolding safety tips: A few do’s and don’ts
Depending on your profession, you may find yourself working on scaffolding almost every day of the week. For example, this is a way of life if you work in some parts of the construction industry.While there are many benefits of using scaffolding, such as the...
2 of the most common injuries electricians fall victim to
Individuals who work in construction or as electricians run a particularly high risk of becoming a victim of an arc flash or electrical shock incident.Arc flashes involve an electrical discharge being transferred between one object and another. They often occur in...
What if Social Security doesn’t list my medical condition?
The Social Security department has a list of automatically-qualifying medical conditions. This list is known as the Listing of Impairments. If a disabled individual obtains a medical diagnosis that he or she is suffering from a condition on this list -- and it will...
Professional driving is a dangerous job that could cause injury
Some people who've never had to drive professionally imagine it's an easy, even mindless task. However, this isn't your simple daily commute. We're talking about driving across town multiple times in a day, across the state or even across the country. Professional...
Hospital workers are subject to many types of injuries
As a hospital worker, such as someone who is directly involved in patient care, you understand the importance of your job. You realize that the decisions you make will go a long way in providing patients with the medical assistance they need to feel their...
Are you in the habit of following these ladder safety tips?
If using a ladder is part of your daily life at work, you need to remember one thing: An accident can happen at any time. This is why you need to be extremely careful at all times. It doesn't matter if you're using a ladder indoors or out, here are a few tips that you...
Can your employer fire you for reporting a workplace injury?
Every day across the state of Pennsylvania, workers get injured or sickened while performing their jobs. Issues ranging from car accidents in a company vehicle to serious illnesses resulting from exposure to the elements or dangerous compounds can leave a worker...
