Yes. Whether they’re professional drivers or occasionally run errands for work, a lot of people wonder whether their car accident is covered by workers’ compensation. In cases where an employee was driving for work or to benefit the company, car wrecks are indeed...
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OSHA, industry leaders launch Midwest campaign about excavation safety
Last year, four Illinois workers died during trench or excavation work. They were among 39 who died nationwide in 2022 doing this hazardous type of work. Unfortunately, that’s way up since before the pandemic. Between 2011 and 2018, 166 U.S. workers died in trench...
Violence against nurses is up. It’s usually covered by workers’ comp.
Based on data from three months of 2022, violence against nurses remains high – and it may be higher than it was before the pandemic. “As we saw, as with a lot of stresses on the RN profession during the pandemic, it amplified everything," commented one nursing...
With certain conditions, SSD applications could be approved sooner
There are some medical conditions that are so serious and long-lasting that it is immediately clear they meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. That definition is essentially: You are completely disabled from working due to a severe...
OSHA: Dollar General is a ‘severe violator’ of workplace safety rules
Last fall, OSHA initiated a “severe violators” list. It includes companies who chronically expose employees to workplace safety and health risks. Dollar General was the first company OSHA put on the list. According to CNBC, Tennessee-based Dollar General grew rapidly...
Treatment for traumatic stress is often covered by workers’ comp
According to a recent article in Psychology Today, it takes a lot to effectively care for a first responder suffering from traumatic stress or PTSD. Specifically, it takes “a multidisciplinary team of peers, chaplains and culturally competent clinicians.” If you are a...
Grain bin operator allows worker to fall into equipment and be injured
When you work around machines, you always have to be careful. Most important, perhaps, is taking the proper precautions to prevent foreseeable injuries. Employers are supposed to identify hazards and take reasonable steps to mitigate those hazards. This is especially...
SSDI and SSI recipients may be eligible for these two 2022 tax credits
You could be eligible for the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit even if you don’t usually file a federal tax return. The fact that you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not affect your...
OSHA: Amazon warehouses expose workers to serious ergonomic hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited three Amazon warehouses for failing to provide a safe workplace. One of them is in Waukegan. The citations were specifically about ergonomic hazards, or those involving work processes. The agency says...
Survey: far fewer restaurants performing workplace hazard assessments
The pandemic, inflation, supply chain issues and worker shortages have combined to make it harder to get many things done. That may be the reason for a sharp drop in restaurant companies performing workplace hazard assessments recently. According to a 2022 survey by...
