The restaurant industry constantly evolves, but safety measures haven’t changed very much over the last few years. While every workplace has its own unique hazards, commercial kitchens seem to revolve heavily around certain specific issues. These include: 1. Slips...
Fairfax Workers’ Compensation Blog
What should you do about a denied workers’ compensation claim?
Not all workers’ compensation claims are successful. You may have a deserving case, but your claim may not be successful for various reasons. It could be due to incomplete or missing information, procedural or clerical errors or even missed deadlines. While it can be...
Hazards nurses face while they’re at work
Nurses provide critical care and support to patients across various settings, but this profession has risks and hazards. All nurses should be able to count on having a safe workplace so they don’t suffer injuries on the job. On-the-job hazards for nurses can range...
What is vocational rehabilitation?
Vocational rehabilitation in workers' compensation cases is critical for employees who have suffered on-the-job injuries that make them unable to return to their previous roles. This resource helps injured workers return to the workforce. Insurance companies may fund...
What on-the-job hazards do custodians commonly face?
Custodians face many occupational hazards as they maintain cleanliness. These range from handling potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals to physical strains associated with the job. The nature of their work often puts them in situations where they might interact...
What hazards do tow truck drivers face?
Tow truck drivers in Virginia face a myriad of challenges. The risks vary from navigating heavy traffic to dealing with inclement weather. Towing companies and these hard working drivers should ensure they understand all the towing hazards so they can suitably address...
Tips for outdoor workers to combat hypothermia
Working outdoors during the winter in Virginia poses unique challenges, particularly the risk of hypothermia. This condition is caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. It can be dangerous if it’s not addressed promptly. Outdoor workers must proactively...
Protective gear every construction worker should wear on a job site
If you’re a construction worker, you should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites to enhance your safety. Knowing which protective gear to use when the need arises can help you comfortably work in challenging outdoor conditions, operate heavy machinery...
Do hard hats really work?
Hard hats are one of the most common pieces of safety equipment on any construction site and in many other settings. Workers are required to wear them to prevent head injuries – such as a traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) -- if something falls from a higher level on the...
4 of the biggest safety risks for hospital workers
Working in a hospital is a very stable form of employment. People will always require medical support when dealing with injuries, overcoming illnesses and having babies. Most people get into medical work because they like to have a positive impact on other people....