Every Pennsylvania employee faces some risk of injury at their workplace. Even if a worker is not climbing ladders or using toxic chemicals, there are musculoskeletal injuries that could occur at any job. Employers have a responsibility to keep work environments as...
Pennsylvania is home to a broad-based economy with many workers who perform their job tasks under often dangerous conditions. This is evidenced by the high number of workers' compensation claims that are filed in certain industries and specific occupations. While many...
Certain types of jobs come with risks and dangers. Working in confined spaces might cause some concerns for employees in Pennsylvania. Sometimes, working in a tight space leaves someone feeling claustrophobic and concerned about being able to breathe. Difficulties in...
When you live and work in Pennsylvania, you expect to be safe. Of course, workplace injuries still happen often enough. Hearing loss has become more common in certain industries. This can have devastating effects on people in their daily lives. What can cause a...
One would hope that working in Pennsylvania retail establishments would be safe, but statistics show nonfatal retail injuries have increased. There are several types of injuries an employee in this line of work may experience, ranging from mild to serious. Slips,...
Not all workers' compensation claims in Pennsylvania stem directly from accidents at the job site. Workers can suffer indirect injuries as well that become workers' compensation claims when the associated health problems begin to manifest later in life. The claims are...
Pennsylvania is a state with many thriving industries, including the manufacturing industry. While this line of work can provide you with many opportunities and a nice living, it also means dealing with the risk of certain injuries. Here's more information about the...
Warehouses are the backbone of retail operations in Pennsylvania and around the country. Vast buildings stock and distribute the goods that consumers order online or purchase at their local stores. The people working in these locations often perform physically...
Construction sites appear throughout Pennsylvania. For workers, that might be positive news since an increased number of construction sites opens doors to more job opportunities. Workers realize that construction sites come with many hazards, however. Injuries happen,...
When most people think of workers’ compensation, they imagine physical injuries caused by large machinery or repetitive strain. However, some employees face mental health struggles due to their work. Are you eligible for workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress...
