The discomfort and symptoms did not surface until at least two days after you finished your factory job that required a great amount of lifting and moving heavy items. The sharp pain surfaced under your arm in the rib-cage area. Muscle spasms followed and then...
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Some Ways To Avoid Or Minimize Weather-Related Work Hazards
As the seasons change, so do the risks of workplace hazards. Winter, for example, brings an increased risk of slipping and falling. As noted by OHSonline.com, ice and snow create dangerous conditions and could also mask other on-the-ground hazards. Accident prevention...
4 Most Common Causes Of Workplace Injuries For Nurses
There are more registered nurses than workers in any other healthcare occupation, about 3 million in the United States altogether. Nursing is a demanding job that exposes registered nurses to multiple workplace hazards. As a result, they have one of the highest injury...
3 Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation Benefits
In New York, most companies must carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. After a job-related injury, workers’ comp can provide payment for medical bills as well as a portion of income lost during recovery. Other benefits may also be available if a...
How To Prepare For A Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you received an injury on the job, you may not know how to get compensation. Often, your employer will help you fill out paperwork to file a worker’s compensation claim. Although some insurance companies settle these claims, many are initially denied. After...
3 Tips For A Successful Workers’ Comp Claim
If you have experienced a job injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may offer important benefits. In addition to payment for medical treatments, WC may provide you with a portion of your lost income while you recover. However, you may not be...
What Defines A Workplace Injury?
Based on the name, you can assume that a workplace injury is something that happens when you are at work. That is partially correct. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration explains workplace injuries have some specific requirements. Work environment You...
Is Your Work Injury Covered Under The “Going And Coming” Rule?
Perhaps you were on your way to work when you stopped to pick up a designer coffee your supervisor requested. You tripped and fell, injuring your shoulder. Are you covered for workers’ compensation benefits under the “going and coming” rule? Understanding the rule...
How Can A Fall At Work Affect Your Life?
Suffering from a fall can take a much bigger toll than anyone initially expects. Not only that, but a fall incident can happen at any job, even if it does not involve scaling, standing at heights, or frequent use of a ladder. Exactly how do fall injuries impact a...
Road Workers And Job-Related Injuries
If you work in road construction, it is especially important to focus on your safety. Every year, many road workers become seriously hurt when something goes wrong, and you should carefully go over the various hazards that you could encounter and take steps to reduce...