Regardless of whether you consider caring for others to be your true vocation or just a way to earn money, working in health care can be tough on your body. Countless nurses and carers have had to stop doing the job or take time off due to injuries requiring workers’...
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are the bane of the modern workplace – despite all of the efforts to curtail them. RSIs occur from the constant movement and overuse of certain body parts, and they can manifest in chronic pain and long-term health issues when they go...
Workers who have been injured on the job in California may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Importantly, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that establishing fault is not necessary, the injury need only have to be work-related. Depending on...
When you look at the Fatal Four as defined by OSHA, they include falls, caught-between accidents, struck-by accidents and electrocutions. These are the four greatest dangers that workers in the construction industry face. They lead to the majority of fatal accidents...
The truth is that there’s always a possibility that you might get injured in the line of duty, no matter how careful you are or how safe your working environments are. When you sustain a workplace injury, you may expect to have sufficient time for recovery before you...
Ladders are found in most workplaces. For example, a small step ladder may be available in offices to change light bulbs and reach high shelves. In fields like construction, high ladders are used all the time. While ladders serve a purpose, they also have the...
If you suffer injuries in a workplace accident, you may prefer seeing your personal doctor because you already have an established relationship and history with them. However, the rules of choosing a doctor for workers’ compensation claims can be complex. Here is what...
Your disability rating will determine your wage benefits and how long they will last if you suffer significant injuries in a workplace accident that prevent you from performing your job temporarily or permanently. Simply put, a disability rating is a percentage...
Agriculture and its related industries employ many people in the U.S. Unfortunately, agricultural workers are at high risk of work-related injuries and deaths, even though a high percentage of them go unreported. The following are five examples of health risks workers...
Someone who is hurt on the job in California can (usually) file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Many workers qualify for medical benefits that pay for their treatment costs. If a job-acquired health challenge forces someone to take time away from their...
