Many things can cause workplace fires, but by following these safety tips, you can do your part to help prevent them. Every year, there are thousands of fires in the workplace that result in injuries and deaths. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common causes of workplace fires and what you … Read more
If you have been injured while lifting something at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to help cover medical expenses and lost wages. When it comes to workplace injuries, lifting injuries are some of the most common. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), lifting injuries account for … Read more
This article will discuss what radiation is, how it can be harmful to workers, and what you can do to protect yourself from exposure. What comes to mind when you hear “radiation exposure”? Like most people, you may think of radiation exposure as something that only happens in nuclear plants. However, the truth is that … Read more
No matter the severity of the accident, there are things your employer should generally do following a workplace accident. When you’re employed, your workplace can often become your second home. You may spend most of your week there, working hard to complete your assigned tasks and contribute to the company. Because you spend so much … Read more
When a person experiences a hand or wrist injury at work, the consequences may vary. Some injuries may require the application of a brace, splint, or cast. Most of us have experienced a finger, hand or wrist injury at some point in our life. Usually they are minor and require very little, if any, medical … Read more
Here’s how conflicting medical opinions could impact your workers’ compensation claim and what you can do to deal with this situation if it arises. Workers’ comp cases are often complicated. However, things can get really confusing when you add conflicting medical opinions into the mix. What does this mean for your case? How will it … Read more