Women that work while they are pregnant are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured at work, just like other employees. There have been cases where pregnant employees that suffered job-related injuries had difficulty obtaining benefits, including situations where the employees had pre-existing conditions. If a worker cannot perform certain aspects of a… Read More »
Accidents involving slips and falls happen more than most realize. In fact, one million people seek emergency medical care each year because of a slip and fall accident and over eight million hospital emergency room visits are due to falls alone. While a slip and fall can occur anywhere, many of these accidents happen in… Read More »
Workers that have been injured on the job experience a sense of uncertainty about their future. Aside from concerns about medical care and recovery, wondering if there will be an income source can be very stressful. Injured workers and their families that are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits can receive payment for medical bills, temporary… Read More »
Each year, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) join for Firefighter Safety Stand Down Week, an event designed to promote health, safety, and survival topics for fire and emergency services personnel. The 2019 theme focuses on decreasing on-the-job risks of cancer and takes place June 16 to… Read More »
The National Safety Council (NSC) understands the importance of keeping the public focused on safety, whether at home, on the roads and highways, or at work. National Safety Month occurs every June, and this year’s theme focuses on slips, trips, and falls; fatigue and impairment; and hazard recognition. The NSC offers free resources that are… Read More »
When a work injury occurs, the employee, employers, and insurers tend to disagree about how the injury impacts work. Due to disagreements, impairment ratings are important tools that help all affected parties come to an agreement. This tool is typically used when establishing disability benefits or workers’ compensation. What is an Impairment Rating? An impairment… Read More »
Summer will soon be here and outdoor workers are can be seen everywhere, performing landscaping, outdoor maintenance, and other jobs that could not be completed during the colder months. This is a good time for these employees and their employers to recognize the importance of staying safe while working outdoors. Certain types of work are… Read More »
There are close to two million welders in the country, and around 562,000 employees are at risk for eye injuries each year. Employees that work with fabricated metal, commercial and industrial machinery, and computer equipment are at the highest risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that burns to the eye make up… Read More »
Occupational hearing loss is an unfortunate risk for workers exposed to loud noises in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, and entertainment, to name a few. Occupational hearing loss can also occur suddenly after physical trauma, like a blow to the head or sudden burst of air in the ear. The Centers for Disease… Read More »
The sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a week-long event from May 6 to 10. The campaign is jointly sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the National Safety Council, and other organizations. The campaign started in 2014, and millions of employees… Read More »
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