Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Who is protected by workers’ compensation?
When you accept a job, you know that you have the responsibility to perform your duties. At the same time, you should always be able to trust that your employer has some responsibilities to you and that you will receive certain protections. The right to receive...
Is the heat at your workplace harming you?
Most people think of the dangers of heat concerning summer heatwaves. If you work in certain industries, however, you may be well aware that heat can be hazardous no matter what season it is. Industry-related risk factors for heat sickness can include lack of...
How to work safely outdoors in wet weather
As a worker in the state of Pennsylvania, you know that the spring season typically brings heavy rain to the area. If you work outdoors, wet weather puts you at risk of both accident and illness. Fortunately, with the right strategy guiding you, it’s possible to...
Construction worker killed in fall: Who is to blame?
Construction employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their employees at each construction site. In addition to providing proper training and equipment, employers should make sure each employee has the training and experience to complete the job safely. It...
Helpful safety tips to remember when working on a ladder
A ladder is a tool that you may find yourself using at work from time to time. In fact, some jobs can’t be done without one. However, an accident involving a ladder can cause serious and long-lasting injuries that can change your life. To avoid ladder-related...
Safety tips for warehouse workers
Warehouse employment is a mainstay of the Harrisburg area. A 2019 article by Penn Live Patriot-News reported that 96 warehouses have central Pennsylvania locations, including warehouses exceeding 500,000 square feet for Pepsi, Amazon, Home Depot, UPS and several other...
The computer, the phone and your carpal tunnel syndrome
A repetitive stress injury can happen to someone who spends the day on an assembly line, has a job in construction as a drywaller or works as a tennis pro, among other kinds of employment. However, you work in an office and multitask with a computer and a phone,...
What are the most common office accidents?
It is true that doing physical labor is going to put you at more risk for workplace accidents as compared to most office environments. In fact, some of the most dangerous occupations for workplace accidents include service occupations (such as police and firefighters)...
How do you report a Work-Related Injury?
Two main aspects are involved as far as reporting a workplace injury is concerned. Your employer must have information about the injury before you go ahead to file a compensation claim. You are required to notify your employer within one month from the day you got...
Workers’ comp insurers want you back to work for their benefit
You got hurt on the job, and now you can’t make it back to work. But you’ve got pressure coming from all sides, even though you don’t think you’re fully healed. There may be a lot of people that want you to return, but that doesn’t mean it’s in your best interest....
