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...
