Being injured at work can lead to many problems, physically, financially and emotionally. Not only will you probably experience a significant amount of pain and suffering during your path to recovery, but you'll also need to pay for medical services, and you'll need...
Workers’ Compensation
Addressing workers’ compensation laws for nurses
Workers of any profession can get injured at work. However, those who commonly engage in physical activities in the workplace are more at risk. While construction workers and factory workers are obvious examples of those who are at a heightened risk of injury in the...
Understanding workers’ compensation laws in New Jersey
While workers' compensation is in place across the United States, all individual states have slightly differing laws. Therefore, it is important that you fully understand the laws that apply to the state in which you work. For example, if you live in New York but you...
What are the priorities after a workplace injury?
Many jobs have a lot more risks inherent than others. For example, someone is more likely to be injured on the road than in an office under most circumstances, so professional drivers may face more occupational risks than office workers. As a result, some employees...
How to report a workplace injury to your employer
Even though you do your best to protect against a workplace injury, you never know what could go wrong in the future. You could fall down the stairs as the result of a loose railing, trip and fall on a construction site or develop carpal tunnel syndrome.If you've...
You can stay safe when using a ladder at work
You understand the dangers of using a ladder at work, but if it's something you need to do you have no choice but to face your fears.Despite the fact that there are risks associated with using a ladder, there are some basic steps you can take to maintain your safety...
How to work safely outdoors during the hot summer months
If your job responsibilities require you to work outdoors during the hot summer months, it's imperative to take steps to protect your health. Neglecting to do so can result in serious harm, including but not limited to dehydration and heat stroke.Here are some tips to...
Top dangers when working on a construction site
If you spend any time working on construction sites, it's critical that you understand the steps you can take to stay safe.Even workers who have many years of experience could suffer a serious injury on a construction site. Fortunately, when you understand the top...
How to protect against a scaffolding accident
Even if you've been working on scaffolding for many years, you know that it only takes one misstep to cause a serious accident. And that's why your safety should be your top priority. Regardless of why you're using scaffolding, there are many steps you can take to...
What are the top causes of workplace ladder accidents?
When working on a ladder on a job site, it's critical that you take steps to maintain a high level of safety. Don't assume that just because you have experience using a ladder that you'll never be injured in an accident. It's this line of thinking that increases the...