You often hear about different things that can increase your level of risk on the job. If you lack experience, for instance, you may be more likely to get hurt. If your boss pressures you to rush when you know that you need to slow down and work safely, that can also...
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How your employer can help you get back to work after an injury
It can be very hard to go weeks without working after you get hurt on the job. Sitting at home can feel frustrating, and your whole family may struggle to adjust to your decreased income. However, if the doctor who evaluates you for your workers' compensation case...
What can you do if your employer doesn’t carry workers’ comp?
Most companies in Pennsylvania have an obligation to carry workers' compensation to protect their employees from financial devastation and the business itself from liability. Particularly if you work in a dangerous profession, you may have simply assumed that workers'...
4 Common Construction Site Injuries
It is well known that construction workers are amongst the highest risk for worksite injuries. The ever-changing conditions of working outside on an active build site, combined with the power equipment and activity density, can present numerous challenges for workers...
Job-related hearing loss is a serious problem
Some people are subjected to loud noises when they’re at work. It’s imperative that these workers have the protections necessary to keep their hearing intact. Without those protections, permanent hearing loss is possible. Hearing loss may occur slowly Some people...
Who picks your worker’s compensation doctor in Pennsylvania?
A workplace injury isn’t just painful and debilitating -- it can put your entire future at risk. You need a doctor you can trust to look out for your best interests (not your employer’s). Unfortunately, that’s not always easy to get. Do you have the right to pick your...
What should you do if you have been injured on the job?
A workplace injury can be too costly for a victim. Not only do they face massive medical bills, they may also have to struggle with lost income and permanent injury complications. Workers' compensation is meant to help employees recover from their injuries, but it is...
Bleach: A hazard, especially in industrial concentrations
As someone who works as a janitor, you’re constantly surrounded by different chemicals. Those chemicals can be dangerous if you’re not cautious. Fortunately, you have experience and know what you can or cannot mix. You didn’t expect that you’d ever have any issues...
How long do I have to file a workers’ compensation claim?
If you recently suffered an injury on the job or contracted a work-related illness, it is essential to act quickly. Pennsylvania has strict time windows when your claim is eligible for consideration, and missing these can result in disqualification. Understanding...
Line of Death and Disability benefits explained
Most people do not go off to work every morning concerned as to whether or not they will return home that night. Yet as a law enforcement officer, firefighter or other type of first responder in Harrisburg, you are not most people. Indeed, many of those in your same...