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Your job is an essential part of your life. If an accident happens to you at your job, however, you may be unable to work, which means you may not be able to provide for your family. Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there to provide you with medical...
There are pros and cons with every job, of course. But there is no doubt that some industries are inherently more dangerous than others. So, just how dangerous is the Pennsylvania job market? Let’s look at the numbers. Bureau of Labor Statistics weighs in In 2023, the...
So, you are a carpenter, a good one, and during your lunch break, you recently stepped down out of a new construction house with temporary stairs. The stairs gave way and you tore your ACL, MCL, meniscus, and your Achilles tendon on your right leg. Your company does...
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...