When regulators of certain high-risk industries release safety alerts, workers in those industries tend to take notice. However, there are times when certain safety alerts demand the attention of an even broader audience. After all, the actions of workers in certain...
Many workplace accidents happen when workers are using ladders. It is certainly possible for a worker to be injured in a slip-and-fall accident on the same level. But accidents tend to get more serious when workers are any distance above the ground, whether that’s...
People have an assortment of different personal reasons why they dislike the idea of filing a worker's compensation claim. Many people view themselves as self-made individuals who do not rely on others for handouts. They do not want to damage their reputation as a...
Maybe it was just a moment of distraction at the wrong time – or maybe you were just overly fatigued after a long day. Either way, you made a mistake and you got hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide relief in such situations, but does the fact...
It can be exciting to start a new job – especially if you think you like what you’ll be doing. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen on the very first day or week – and it’s probably a much more common scenario than most people realize. Why new hires are...
People who work in retail have a lot to deal with daily. While many people focus on customer interactions, that’s only a small part of what goes on with these workers. There are many risks that these hardworking individuals face with every shift. Understanding some of...
If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has been denied, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. It may feel like all hope is lost - but that doesn't have to be the case. You can take steps to appeal a denial and help get your...
Depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health disorders aren’t something that show up in someone’s lab tests or x-rays – but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t very real, very disabling conditions. People can and do...
The temperatures are soaring all around the United States, and that’s putting a lot of workers in different industries at serious risk of heat-related illnesses. Heatstroke, for example, is the most dangerous hyperthermic illness you can get. This occurs when your...
Although people often recognize that falls are safety hazard, they tend to be too dismissive when evaluating employment circumstances for this common safety concern. Specifically, people tend to assume that the falls that lead to worker injuries involve a significant...
