Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn to minimize the risks associated with workplace hazards. Serious injuries or illnesses can arise from chemical, radiological, electrical, or other workplace hazards. This is why it is important to always put safety first....
Teens make up a significant part of the temporary holiday workforce. Eager to earn a little money to buy gifts and out of school for a few weeks over vacation, you can find them in stores, Christmas tree lots, restaurants and even dressed as Santa or one of his elves....
Whether you work for a mail delivery service or just have to make a stop to deliver paperwork for your employer during your shift, you could be at risk of coming into contact with aggressive animals. Dogs, in particular, are common around the country and have the...
Many workplace injuries can be quickly recovered from. However, there are some cases that may cause long-lasting disability. Workers in this situation may feel it is best to quit their current occupation and seek new employment. This could cause issues if the employee...
Workers' compensation insurance was created in the early part of the 20th century to provide medical coverage and death benefits for injured employees without clogging up the courts. This compensation has expanded to also provide income benefits, job retraining and...
Getting hurt while at work can be distressing. Besides the injuries, you will have a lot to deal with, and knowing your rights is essential. If you are hurt while doing your job, you may be entitled to a claim under the Florida Workers’ compensation laws. However, it...
All employers with four or more employees in Florida have to carry workers' compensation insurance. If one of their employees gets hurt, that insurance will protect the business from liability and the individual from financial devastation. Workers who got hurt on the...
If you work in physical jobs long enough, you will hear someone tell you to “put your back into it.” Yet putting your back into a task could lead to putting your back out, resulting in being unable to work. Despite incredible advances in technology, some tasks still...
Generally, Alabama is like most other states when it comes to workplace injuries. Under most circumstances, workers’ compensation benefits are your sole remedy when you get hurt on the job. You can’t sue your employer for more than workers’ comp is willing to give....
Although the health care industry often focuses on injuries that nurses and other staff members face, there are some medical professionals that have a high risk of injury but don’t come up often in those conversations. Those individuals include surgeons. Surgeons work...