Some workers who handle asbestos or have done so previously downplay how dangerous it is. They think because they haven't fallen ill that they aren't at risk of developing a medical condition as a result of their exposure. The unfortunate reality for workers exposed...
Employees who get hurt on the job are potentially eligible for certain benefits. Workers' compensation coverage can replace someone's lost income if they cannot work due to their medical challenges. Workers' compensation can also pay for necessary medical treatment...
Warehouse workers have important jobs that help to keep the economy moving. They work to fulfill orders, which can sometimes involve heavy lifting or using machinery. These workers face serious hazards while they’re at work. The onus is on employers to ensure the...
If a Pennsylvania employee gets hurt at work, they may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. State law requires that employers who directly hire workers provide coverage. The Pennsylvania workers' compensation program theoretically helps injured individuals...
Any car accident can upend a person’s life. When a collision happens during a person’s work day, getting the financial support they need to heal could be even more complex. Thankfully, injured people may be eligible for support, including benefits through the workers’...
When you’re injured at work, you have a right to seek emergency care immediately – without regard to any particular rules. Your health has to come first, above all. Once the emergency has passed or if you can wait to see a physician for a few days, however, you need...
If there is any silver lining for a worker who gets hurt on the job, it is likely that their injury could qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Both those hurt in a specific precipitating incident, like a kitchen fire, and those diagnosed with a medical...
There are some people who will tell you you basically need to be a robot to work at an Amazon warehouse. The shifts are long, and the standards are exacting. There's little room for error and barely enough time to take a bathroom break. The constant pressure to pack...
While people think about the risk of workplace injuries due to accidents, workers in many workplaces also face other risks every day. One workplace risk that is common in many different industries is chemical exposure. What should workers know about hazardous...
Stumbling or falling is a common accident, and many workers become injured as a result of these accidents every year. What conditions could lead to a slip, trip or fall accident in the workplace? What can create workplace slip, trip and fall hazards? You may work...