Getting hurt at work can impact a lot of areas of your life including your ability to provide for your family. One of the biggest challenges you may face is the mounting medical bills to treat your injuries. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need...
Why is summer a danger for some professions?
Many jobs require that your work outside or in another area without temperature control. If you work in such a position, summer can be one of the most dangerous times of the year due to heat-related illnesses. OSHA explains that to protect yourself against...
Statistics on workplace injuries in the private sector
Whether you work in a construction field, a factory, an office, a hospital or a restaurant, it is vital to pay attention to the different hazards you face each day and understand the potential repercussions associated with an accident. Every year, many workers face...
8 of the most common construction accident injuries
The typical construction site contains heavy materials like beams and bricks, along with powerful machinery. On top of this, workers typically spend a lot of time several feet in the air or in deep ditches. Even with safety precautions, construction workers who live...
How nurses in Pennsylvania can protect themselves on the job
Nursing can be a dangerous profession; nurses are frequently exposed to illnesses, harsh chemicals, potential hazards, violent patients and other scenarios that can lead to sickness or injury. Here are a few ways that nurses can avoid danger and protect themselves...
How can nurses protect themselves from hazards?
Nurses in Pennsylvania find themselves dealing with multitudes of hazards on the job. For example, lifting a patient could lead to an injury that requires significant time away from work. Perhaps asking for assistance or using a lifting device in such a situation...
Steps to avoid work accidents on construction sites
In Pennsylvania, construction work is one of the most common industries for work accidents. For employers, there are certain steps to take to avoid worker injuries. Knowing whether proper safety protocol was used could be critical if an injured worker seeks...
Farming sees highest fatal injury rate of industries
The farming industry is a dangerous one as many people in Pennsylvania no doubt know first-hand. It's not just in the U.S., either, that the hazards are present. From July 20 to 24, the U.K.-based Farm Safety Foundation charity held Farm Safety Week to raise awareness...
SWIF on how to report worker injuries and illnesses
In Pennsylvania, companies can choose to obtain workers' compensation insurance through what is called the State Workers' Insurance Fund. With workers' comp insurance, they can then properly meet the needs of employees who have suffered an occupational injury or...
Mistakes to avoid when filing a workers’ compensation claim
Individuals who work for companies in Pennsylvania and throughout the country may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits if they are hurt on the job. However, there are several key mistakes that people may make that could result in a delayed or denied claim. In...
