If you drive commercial trucks for a living or love someone who does, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about truck crashes. Especially for those who haul hazardous or volatile materials, a collision is a constant concern. While it may be the most obvious...
Receiving a denial notice after filing a legitimate workers’ compensation claim is disheartening to say the least. You did all the right things, made no mistakes and double-checked your paperwork, so why did you get a denial? After all, it is your right as a U.S....
It’s common for workers in some professions to develop what’s known as “occupational asthma.” People who work around substances as varied as wood or grain dust, chemicals, fungi and animal dander can develop asthma. Asthma, which causes the airways in the lungs to...
You work as a mover, and business is steady. With all of your hands-on experience, you understand exactly why: Moving is hard work. Most people have no desire to handle a move on their own, which is why they hire you to do all of the physical labor. What are the...
Assembly lines and manufacturing plants have evolved to improve efficiency and output for more than a century. In recent decades, though, that evolution has focused more on automation and robotics. While a robot workforce might help prevent human injuries by...
There are many occupational hazards that housekeepers, janitors and other cleaners face. Statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that at least 42,000 of these workers suffered nonfatal injuries resulting in them...
Many workplace injuries only result in a day or two of missed work, if that. However, for a small minority of injured workers, a workplace incident will lead to a much longer leave of absence, as well as medical costs. If you will miss at least seven days of work, you...
When you receive an injury at work, it can bring a lot of added stress into your life. Whether you’re struggling to afford medical bills or dealing with ongoing pain, you might be wondering how long it will take to file a claim and how soon you can receive...
Restaurant kitchens can get incredibly hot. You might be tempted to roll up your sleeves and wear shorts or sandals to relieve the heat. However, this could leave you more exposed to a workplace injury. Here are some of the things you should wear when working in a...
When you consider the industries with higher percentages of fatal injuries, what comes to mind may be law enforcement, construction or even crab fishing in Arctic waters. But, as it turns out, warehouse work can also be dangerous at times. In fact, the trend toward...
