A bill that is currently circulating through the Pennsylvania Statehouse could authorize active-duty firefighters to receive compensation for their on-the-job injuries through the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF). If lawmakers were to pass this legislation, there...
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Month: June 2019
Hold your retail manager accountable for your medical costs
At some point in most Americans' lives, they've probably worked in retail. These types of workplaces carry with them certain risks of injuries that leave workers vulnerable to getting seriously hurt on the job.Retail establishments can include hardware or pet supply...
How to treat a knee sprain
Even though a knee sprain isn't the most serious injury, it can cause pain and discomfort for an extended period of time. With this, you may find it difficult to live the life you've become accustomed to.If you suffer a knee sprain on the job, such as the result of a...
Being exposed to mold at work can affect you long term
If you work in a museum, at a library or any other place where mold tends to exist, then beware. Exposure to black mold's harmful toxins can leave you with lasting respiratory problems and other serious medical conditions.Black mold is a dangerous type of fungus that...
A Montgomeryville factory to pay up after 40 workers were injured
In May of 2015, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulators fined the owner of a Montgomeryville factory, Lloyd Industries, $822,000 for repeated workplace safety violations.About 10 months before those fines were imposed, a 21-year-old...
Things to know about a broken collarbone
A broken collarbone is a painful injury that makes it difficult to use your shoulder, arms and hands in the manner you're accustomed to. With so many potential complications, this isn't the type of injury you should attempt to treat on your own.There are many common...
These motorcycle safety tips will give you peace of mind
With warmer weather finally here to stay in Pennsylvania, many people will pull their motorcycles out of their garages and hit the open road. If this sounds familiar, there's no better time than now to focus on the steps you can take to protect yourself while...
Follow these team-lifting safety tips
If an object is too heavy for you to carry on your own, there's nothing wrong with asking a co-worker for assistance. It's always better to be safe than sorry.Here are several team-lifting safety tips to follow:Communicate: It's critical to be on the same page...
