The manufacturing industry is vital to this country’s economy. Unfortunately, the workers who handle these vital jobs aren’t always in a safe environment. The hazards they face on a daily basis are serious and can lead to severe injuries or fatalities. Each employer...
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Caution is necessary when working in the rain
The rainy season is often hard for people who work outdoors. While some are able to stop working when it’s raining, others will only stop if there are violent storms. Working when it’s wet outside comes with considerable hazards. It’s up to employers to ensure that...
Understanding the steps of a workers’ compensation claim
When you’re injured on the job, it is your right to make a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. This claim may help you collect up to two-thirds of your usual weekly wage and provide you with coverage for your medical bills. You may also be able to get...
Do this immediately following an injury in the workplace
Employee safety matters a great deal and the last thing anyone wants is an unsafe workplace. However, the reality is injuries happen all the time, and without warning. When they do, it is important that you know exactly what to do. There are several crucial steps that...
How long do you have to report a workplace injury in Pennsylvania?
There's no one tried-and-true way that work accidents occur. They may happen while a worker is running errands for their employer in their car. They can happen while running to the restroom on their 15-minute break. They also involve rookie workers doing something new...
Most contract workers’ electrocution deaths are in construction
The National Fire Protection Association has found that out of the 8 percent of contract workers who die from electrocution, 68 percent worked in construction and extraction. Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2012 to...
Most contract workers’ electrocution deaths are in construction
The National Fire Protection Association has found that out of the 8 percent of contract workers who die from electrocution, 68 percent worked in construction and extraction. Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics spanning the years 2012 to...