Do you work in a warehouse? Do you often worry that you could be part of an accident? Are you taking any steps to avoid trouble on the job?
Are you following these power tool safety tips at work?
When it comes to power tool safety, it's easy to overlook what you should and shouldn't be doing. This is particularly true if you have many years experience with a certain tool.
Why Marzzacco Niven & Associates' Adam Crosier and Jesse Rhodeside Believe Governor Wolf Should Veto the Drug Formulary Bill for Injured Workers
The state Legislature recently passed legislation endangering injured workers' access to medications prescribed by their treating physicians, and, unless Governor Wolf takes swift action by vetoing Senate Bill 936, a state-sanctioned list, or formulary, will dictate which drugs injured workers could receive from employers under the Workers' Compensation Act. The formulary, and not the treating physician most familiar with the injured worker, would dictate dosage, duration and number of drugs doctors could prescribe.
Ladder falls: Staying safe with protective techniques
You had to get up on a ladder at work. You had a job to do, and with no one else around, you balanced it against the wall and made sure it was secure. The ladder extended beyond where you had to reach, and you didn't have to move precariously to do what had to get done.
Study: Cleaning products decrease lung capacity over time
Anyone who's ever burned the midnight oil at the office is familiar with the hard work done by people who clean those buildings after most of us go home. Of course, cleaning occupations can be back-breaking. However, people who regularly use cleaning products face other serious health risks.
Safety matters for home health care workers: Tips to follow
Home health care workers face risks that aren't present in other professions. These start from the second the worker leaves home to drive to the first client's home. Unfortunately, the unique work environment makes it difficult for workers and employers to ensure the safety of these professionals.
Johnstown sewer pipe worker fatally electrocuted
A sewer worker died on Thursday, April 12 after he was electrocuted while operating a piece of heavy machinery as he was attempting to make repairs to a sewer line. The incident occurred along DuPont Street in Johnstown just before 10:30 a.m.
Do you know the most common workplace accidents?
It doesn't matter where you work or how cautious you are, there could come a point when you are part of a workplace accident. Depending on the type of accident, there's a possibility it could result in a serious injury.
These workplace safety hazards are no joke
When it comes to workplace safety there is never a good time to let your guard down. Instead, you need to remain alert and on the ball at all times.
4 things to know about your workers' compensation claim
In general, all jobs carry a certain amount of inherent risk. For example, if you work as a delivery driver in Harrisburg, you are at risk of becoming involved in a car accident. Alternatively, you might suffer a back injury from lifting cargo. Regardless of the reason for your injury, if you get hurt on the job, you might be able to file a workers' compensation claim.
Could a toxic work environment be killing you?
The workplace is one of the leading causes of death in this country, coming in ahead of kidney disease and Alzheimer's disease at fifth. That's according to a Stanford University professor whose new book is called "Dying for a Paycheck."
Reporting is essential for injured workers to receive lost wages
Most workers who suffer a work-related injury or illness on the job are covered under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. As such, they are entitled to receive both lost wages and coverage for medical expenses for any injuries suffered on the job. If a worker dies, then his or her dependents may be entitled to receive death benefits as well.To claim WC benefits, it's important to report any work-related illness or injury to your employer right away. This will give you the highest chance of having your claim paid on.
Become familiar with these electrical hazards in the workplace
Do you ever take the time to stop and think about electrical safety in the workplace? Have you come to realize that something could go wrong that causes electrocution or some other type of serious injury?
