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Reducing nursing-related injuries and illnesses in 10 steps

by amywolf | Jul 13, 2020 | Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Law Blog, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Illnesses

Nurses in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are exposed to a number of dangers, so both for their sake and for their patients’ sake, they need to know how to stay safe and healthy. The following are some basic steps to that end. It all starts with washing...

Strategies and preparedness may prevent nurse injuries

by amywolf | Jun 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Illnesses, Workplace Safety

A combination of factors has made it even more difficult than usual to be a nurse in Pennsylvania and across the United States. There are fundamental reasons why a nurse is in jeopardy of being injured or ill at work. Injuries can often be avoided with proper...

Insurers’ rewards for tracking health goals comes with strings

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Nov 28, 2018 | Workplace Illnesses

It is much easier for others to track what we do and say in the digital age. Whether it is a GPS route to Bucks County or a parent monitoring her child’s social media accounts, technology records it. Insurance carriers and employers are getting into the act by...

State introduces new opioid prescribing guidelines

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Nov 14, 2018 | Workplace Illnesses

The opioid epidemic is an economic and health crisis here in Pennsylvania. Now the Wolf Administration has become involved by introducing new guidelines for prescribing the drugs to injured workers on workers’ compensation. The idea is to prevent workers with...

Emergency workers aren’t immune to depression and suicide

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Jul 10, 2018 | Workplace Illnesses

Some people think that being an emergency medical technician or paramedic is a fun job.  While it might be fun, it’s also challenging and hard both on the body and the spirit.  The men and women who respond to emergencies see some sights that no...

Tobacco exposure at work can lead to health issues

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Jun 6, 2018 | Workplace Illnesses

Workers are sometimes exposed to tobacco smoke. While there are some businesses that rely on customers coming in who want to smoke while they are eating or taking care of business, this is a huge risk to the employees who are subjected to it shift after shift....

Reducing the risk of contact hazards in hospital settings

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Jan 19, 2018 | Workplace Illnesses

People who work in hospitals, clinics and doctor’s offices face hazards each day they go into the work. The risk of catching a communicable disease or illness is pretty high. This is one of the reasons why many health care facilities require nurses and other...

You only have so much control over your work environment

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Nov 8, 2017 | Workplace Illnesses

Staying healthy while you work is something that you only have limited control over, especially if there are hazardous substances in your workplace. One of the issues that you might find comes up is that you can’t really control your exposure to certain...

Silica dust poses a significant hazard to workers

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Nov 2, 2017 | Workplace Illnesses

Workers who are exposed to silica are at risk of a condition known as silicosis. This condition is caused when the worker inhales crystalline silica. Some of the workers who are impacted by this condition include those in the construction, masonry, steel and various...

What are some myths about workers with mental illness?

On behalf of Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. | Jan 6, 2017 | Workplace Illnesses

One in four people in the United States have some sort of mental illness. After heart disease, mental illness is most common cause of disability and absenteeism.There are many myths surrounding mental illness. Those who has a condition affecting their mental health...
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