Workers who are injured on the job generally try to seek workers' compensation. This is a type of compensation that can cover part of the wages they lose while they're out, along with paying for the medical care that they need. The idea is simply that they were...
You may not consider yourself someone who works around chemicals, but you technically are if you do even a basic amount of cleaning on the job. You may be using chemicals like bleach or ammonia, or you may be using different cleaning compounds that contain these...
Sixty-two thousand people in Florida have died as a result of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants. Workers who were required to go out and work with the public had been told that they could seek workers’ compensation coverage if they were exposed and fell ill as a...
As one of the top vacation destinations in the world, Florida has a multitude of hotels and resorts of all kinds. Hotel housekeepers make up an important part of the state’s workforce. Whether this is your full-time, year-round occupation or a summer job during...
Workers face a lot of different risks, and some of those risks exist on the road. In fact, many workers are injured in car accidents every year. This is where the coming and going rule comes into play. Generally speaking, it's a legal theory stating that workers who...
Many people believe working as a teacher or educator is one of the safest forms of employment. While teachers do not typically face catastrophic injury risks, they do suffer from workplace injuries, many of them affecting their ability to work. Common injuries and...
Fishing is often considered one of the most dangerous jobs that anyone can do in the United States. It may not be the largest industry, but the rate at which people are injured or even lose their lives on the job is very high. But why is this? From the outside,...
People think of certain industries as being more violent or dangerous than others. If you were to ask the average person, they would likely name law enforcement or maybe private security as the profession with the highest degree of risk for violence in the workplace....
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....