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Construction Site Accidents: Brain Injuries

The construction industry is one of the top three industries that accounts for the largest number of work related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The construction industry is one of the largest providers of employment in almost all of the U.S. states. Due to the nature of the work, however, construction workers are more likely than any … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Filing a Workers Compensation Claim for Heat Stroke

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Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: Construction workers Landscapers Surveyors Factory Workers and others These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Top Hazardous Substances That Cause Occupational Illnesses

Exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace can cause gradual damage and lead to serious occupational illnesses. Workers are often exposed to dangerous substances in the workplace, and this can cause disability and even death. In this post, we will discuss some of the most dangerous substances that workers are exposed to. Asbestos It is … Read more

Updated: March 11, 2022

Common Workplace Injuries Suffered by Auto Mechanics

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) shows that auto mechanics are more susceptible to occupational injuries and illnesses than the average worker. In 2015, more than 15,000 work-related injuries were reported by mechanics alone. In addition to this, there could be a possibly large number of unreported injuries, and the total … Read more

Updated: June 13, 2024

Health and Safety Risks Facing the Janitors

Janitors play a major role in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of residential and commercial buildings. In other words, they are indirectly responsible for keeping many individuals healthy. Unfortunately, janitors are often exposed to serious risks of injury and health hazards. Every year, over 46,000 janitors suffer work-related injuries that require time away from work, … Read more

Updated: June 19, 2024

Work Related Knee and Ankle Injuries

Work related ankle & knee injuries are often a result of slip and falls, repetitive motion, abnormal motions, or twisting of the ankle. The knee is the load bearing joint in the body, and any injury to it can be extremely painful and difficult to heal. Work related knee injuries could be a result of … Read more

Updated: November 6, 2019