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A recent study reveals that female night shift workers are at higher risk for heart disease. Heart disease is aย leading cause of death in the U.S. One in every four deaths isย caused by heart disease. A recent study by Brigham and Womenโs Hospital, published in the Journal of American Medicine, revealed that women who work … Read more
Construction sites are notorious for work-related injuries. The construction industry is among the most dangerous of workplaces. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, construction workers have the highest rate of work-related traumatic brain injury. Another study conducted by OSHA’s Division of Safety Research found that the construction, agriculture, forestry, … Read more
Manyย teens have an afterschoolย job to earn extra pocket money, meet new people, and become more independent. Teenagers have availableย a wide variety of part-time jobs, ranging from working as a camp counselor, babysitting, waitressing at a restaurant, or working in retailย stores. Regardless of the kind of job aย teenager decides on, there is some level of risk … Read more
Victims of roofing accidents often face challenges in receivingย their rightful compensation. In addition to heightsย that roofersย are expected to work at, there areย other dangers they are exposed to.ย According to a report published by Dr. Sang Choi in the Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research, roofers are exposed to six times more risks of suffering a … Read more
Work-related lower back pain is a common cause of occupational disability. Lower back pain is one of the most common problems faced by workers in many industries. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, lower back pain accounts for a third of all work related musculoskeletal injuries resulting in occupational disability. An article published in … Read more
Has a work-related injury left you with a permanent disability? Generally, work-related injuries are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. If those injuries result in disability, permanent or partial, an injured worker can file for permanent partial disability. Injured workers are entitled to benefits including medical expenses for surgery, medication, physical therapy, and reimbursement of lost wages. What is Permanent … Read more