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Some careers are associated with an obvious risk of workplace violence. For example, bouncers at nightclubs and prison guards understand that they are one encounter away from serious injuries. However, violence can affect people in almost any profession. There has...
Workplace safety has advanced significantly compared to earlier times when workers depended on conventional gear to protect themselves like hard hats and basic safety procedures. Today, these measures are being supplemented, or even replaced, by game-changing...
There’s no question that first responders – whether they are Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers, police officers, firefighters or others – encounter some of the most tragic scenes possible. But first responders are only human, and the human suffering and trauma...
Working on cellphone towers can pay well, but it is an inherently hazardous occupation. Even with proper training and equipment, the risk of suffering severe injuries is high for tower workers. Tower technicians often work at heights ranging from 200 to 500 feet, and...
Workers' compensation benefits are essential for covering medical expenses and lost wages after a workplace injury. However, not all claims are approved, leaving injured workers without the support they need. Understanding the most common reasons for claim denials...
Nurses spend their time looking after the health of others. While doing so they often put their health at risk with nursing having one of the highest rates of injury and illness of any profession. Understanding the risks can reduce the chance a nurse needs to take...
Age can certainly be a factor when looking at workplace injury statistics. One common way to sort these is by considering the number of days away from work (DAFW) that are triggered by workplace injuries. You can then consider how many days people miss in various age...
In Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims, in addition to compensation to help offset lost wages, injured workers are also eligible for reimbursement of medication costs. The Workers’ Compensation Act provides that employers bear the responsibility for prescription...
Workplace injuries come in many forms, some devastating and instantly debilitating, while others manifest gradually over time. Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), also known as repetitive motion injuries, mostly affect workers who engage in repetitive tasks for long...
There are hundreds of thousands of car accidents every year in the United States. Any time that you drive your car, there is a risk that someone else will make a mistake, hit your vehicle, and cause serious injuries. For many workers, then, this means that their...