Each year, thousands of workers lose their lives while on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were over 5,000 workplace fatalities in the United States in 2017. Of these fatalities, over 800 were due to fatal falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reported that between January 2012 and… Read More »
Heart disease is often referred to as the silent killer. Hypertension and other forms of heart disease can be present without significant warning signs and bring devastating results. Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death among American adults. However, there are things that adults can do to maintain cardiovascular health.… Read More »
Hearing loss in adults is often thought of as part of the aging process. However, hearing loss can happen to adults at any age, and you may not be aware that the job you do can be putting you at risk. Occupational hearing loss is the third most common non-acute condition among adults after hypertension… Read More »
Workers’ compensation insurance is a necessity for all workplaces. Injuries happen at work; whether you suffer a broken bone on your construction job or a soft tissue injury on your office job, workers’ compensation insurance is there to cover your lost wages and medical expenses. These benefits are available to both workers and employers. In… Read More »
In 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continued to advance its mission to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for U.S. workers. It conducted 33,401 inspections, identified 137,885 workplace hazards, and provided over a million workers with training on safety and health requirements. In 2020, OSHA plans to continue addressing issues and making… Read More »
Sources are reporting that workplace violence in health care settings is on the rise and has become an epidemic in clinicals and hospitals around the world. Those affected include staff directly involved with patient car, such as nurses, paramedics, and emergency room staff members. Most of the violence is committed by patients and visitors. Some… Read More »
Airline workers face several different hazards while on the job. Airports are big places and accidents can happen anywhere, leaving employees with serious, sometimes fatal injuries. If you or someone you know was injured on the job. You may be eligible for compensation. Types of airline workers that can sustain injuries include: Belt Loaders Flight… Read More »
Working in one of Amazon’s delivery centers or warehouses is hard work. Employees spend hours lifting heavy boxes while keeping to a strictly enforced time allotment for their tasks. Although much of the work done in delivery centers and warehouses is similar, it differs in what the workers earn. In Sacramento, and other locations, delivery… Read More »
Injuries can happen at work every day, regardless of occupation, but what if those injuries result in death? The last thing a family would think about is monetary compensation for the death of their loved one, but if that loved one is their main source of income, there are different options that the family must… Read More »
Asbestos causes extreme health issues in workers routinely exposed to its airborne toxins. Often decades after exposure, workers become ill with severe lung diseases and even cancer. Workers affected by on-the-job exposure to asbestos are eligible to collect workers’ compensation for their illness and its effects. Asbestos is a natural fibrous material that was used… Read More »
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