Transcript: Learning the Workers’ Compensation Claims Process You’ve been hurt at work and you know you’re going to miss a significant period of time. You’re worried about paying your bills, you’re worried about taking care of your family, and you want to know what the law provides for you. The most important thing, initially, is… Read More
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Slipping and falling at work may require a lawsuit to recover
Pennsylvania companies must provide employees injured in the course of their duties with documentation to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. When an accident causes severe harm, however, a legal action may help an employee recover from life-altering injuries. A company may face liability when negligence causes a worker to suffer a serious injury. An employer… Read More
Common safety risks for health care workers
Nurses, medical assistants and others who work in the health care field have a serious risk for workplace injury. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that the rate of injuries among health care workers is significantly higher than in any other sector. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these… Read More
Common breathing problems in the mining industry
People who mine coal have particular skills and needs. Many miners find themselves with breathing issues years into their career. The conditions of the mining professions may be to blame. Coal miners have strict safety protocols that they should follow to help prevent injuries and illnesses on the job. However, there are times when safety… Read More
How the workers’ compensation process works
Developing an occupational injury or illness can be devastating, both health-wise and financially. While there may be help for the latter, it means facing the intimidating aspects of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding the law can be confusing and you may even face pushback from your employer. Thankfully, understanding how a workers’ compensation claim… Read More
How employers can improve loading dock safety
Loading docks are the center of the action in Pennsylvania manufacturing plants and warehouses, and because of this, they are the site of frequent accidents and injuries. Employers will want to consider the following five steps toward a safer loading dock. Every year, more than 100,000 injuries are caused by the use of powered industrial… Read More
Tips for welders to prevent burns and other injuries
Pennsylvania welders always have a serious risk of becoming injured while welding. In particular, they are often at risk for burn hazards as a result of the sparks and spatter that can fly off the welding arc. Additionally, working with hot equipment could pose risks while the arc rays themselves created during welding can cause… Read More
Nurse-to-patient Staffing Ratios in Pennsylvania
For the first time in Pennsylvania history, the governor has been supportive of efforts for nurse-to-patient staffing laws that would set a maximum number of patients for a nurse to care for at once. Additionally, bills have been co-sponsored in both the Pennsylvania House and Senate that would codify nurse-to-patient ratios across all hospitals in… Read More
Having a proper view of OSHA standards
OSHA has been helping employers in Pennsylvania take steps to improve the safety of their employees. At first, it was thought that a top-down approach to worker safety was needed. With this approach, the management staff and business owners bear the brunt of the responsibility of enforcing safety techniques. Quickly, it was realized that a… Read More
Following procedures not enough to reduce risk in workplaces
Many business owners in Pennsylvania believe that they can keep their risk of workplace accidents down as long as employees follow established procedures. However, simply complying with procedures, as if one were checking items off a list, does not address the actual risks that are present in the workplace. This is why experts recommend a… Read More
