It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to realize that roofing can be a pretty dangerous job. You are, after all, climbing around on top of someone’s home or business at a considerable height while simultaneously handling heavy materials and tools. Frankly, just about...
When you began work as a carpenter in Virginia, what training did you get? What about when you started your current job? Did you receive any health and safety training? Safety training is essential to reduce the risk of workplace accidents. However, accidents can...
If you work as a cleaner in a Fairfax hotel, you know the reality is not as glamorous as Jennifer Lopez made it look in Maid in Manhattan. Working in housekeeping is hard: You work long hours, you push and lift heavy things, you spend a lot of time bent over or...
If you drive a truck for a living in Virginia, you may have gotten lazy about wearing your seat belt. If you are doing deliveries, and constantly popping in and out of your cab, it can be tempting not to fasten your seat belt. However, doing this may void your rights...
Restaurant work is one of your best job options in Virginia if English is not your first language. However, it can also be a recipe for disaster. Take a bunch of people who are exhausted from working long shifts; throw in a collection of sharp implements and hot...
There’s nothing like the feeling of being behind the wheel of your rig. The view from atop can be a sight to take in for sure. But it’s important to always be aware of the potential dangers you face while traveling the roads as a truck driver: Inclement weather Truck...
Roofers spend a lot of time working at elevated heights. As you might expect, this comes with many safety risks. Falling from such a height is one of the most obvious and could lead to severe head injuries, multiple fractures or even death. Unfortunately, many roofers...
If you are employed in Virginia’s hospitality industry, you probably perform a variety of labor-intensive tasks during each shift. Housekeepers often work especially hard, ensuring that each hotel room is clean, sanitized and free of clutter. During the state’s...
Undocumented immigrants in the United States and in Virginia face a lot of uncertainty. They often have questions even about where they can ask questions. And for documented and undocumented immigrants to the U.S., as well as for native-born American citizens, one of...
If you work for a Virginia business, workers’ compensation insurance should, with very few exceptions, cover you for work-related injuries or illnesses. Virginia requires almost all employers to buy insurance in case of worker injuries. The state’s rules for workers’...
