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People who work in daycare facilities face specific risks when it comes to their health and safety. It's critical to reduce the likelihood that they suffer injuries while working. They face some of the same risks as people in other industries, but there are also some...
The digital era has changed our lives in countless ways. In what would have been considered sci-fi fantasy just a few years ago, telehealth is now emerging as a way to provide healthcare services to those in the workers' compensation system.Obviously, we are not to...
The Liberty Mutual 2018 Workplace Safety Index provides a list of the most common claims it sees for injuries, but there is also some big picture information that is worth looking at as well. According to the insurance carrier, the good news from 2018 was that...
It was not long ago when a $10 million workers compensation claim would have been shocking. Now $40 million for a claim is nothing more than noteworthy. According to a new study by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), there were 10 of these so-called...
Different businesses have different workplace rules involving horseplay. This can depend on the tone set by ownership or management, perhaps it is tied to the type of work involved, or maybe the employees created their routine. Regardless of the origin, there still...
Every profession comes with specific risks, but some are more dangerous than others. One job that is filled with dangers is welding. The location of the job doesn't have a direct impact on many of the hazards of the job.Anyone who is welding should ensure that they...
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has quickly become one of the most talked about figures on Capitol Hill. Advocates like her aggressively liberal point of view and believe that her savvy use of social media is an effective way to reach young voters and...
We are now in the heart of winter with short daylight hours and sub-freezing temperatures as well as freezing rain and snow. This is not big news to people here in Pennsylvania who drive to and from work on our dark slippery roads. However, the winter months also...
Workers' compensation claims and occupational injury rates have declined in recent years. According to a recent report by MedRisk, which located in King of Prussia, there has been a 13 percent increase in physical therapy or occupational therapy despite an 18 percent...
The federal government shutdown that began at midnight on December 22 is only a partial one, but it will directly and indirectly affect many of the services the government provides. The good news is that Pennsylvania state workers' compensation claims will not...