While no one wants to get hurt at work, workplace injuries are common for many businesses. Knowing different types of injuries can lead to safer business practices. There are many kinds of workplace injuries, but the following are some of the most common. Slip and...
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Workplace Injuries
Workers’ Compensation Board Regulation Change Raises Concerns
Workers' compensation covers a wide variety of fields, from surgery to rehabilitation costs. It also helps to cover doctor's visits for ongoing care. According to CNY Central, a proposed change seeks to limit the number of telehealth visits by requiring more in-person...
How are Spinal Cord Injuries Treated?
Industries like construction and commercial trucking require a lot of workers. They also pose risks to health and safety due to the heavy-duty nature of these jobs. Spinal cord injuries are one possible occurrence that can have a major impact on your life. If you or a...
Consider the Timeline and Costs of Your Workplace SCI
Anytime you experience an injury on the job, it has the potential of leaving you unable to do your job for days, weeks or even months. In the case of a spinal cord injury, that may mean the rest of your life. Regardless of how permanent your SCI may be, it is...
Have You Memorized the Four-to-One Ladder Rule?
If your job duties require you to climb onto ladders, it can be easy to forget about the inherent dangers they present. Still, falls are so common and so serious in the U.S. that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers them to be one of the "Fatal...
Can You Bring a Third-Party Claim if You are Hurt on the Job?
You can file a worker's compensation claim if you suffer an injury while working. Worker's compensation insurance pays you for some damages and lost wages. You may also have a personal injury claim against a third party. A personal injury claim against a third party...
Factors Involved in Restaurant Accidents and How to Prevent Them
Working in restaurants can be risky. Whether it is the front or back of the house, there are risk factors that increase the chances of sustaining an injury. According to FSR Magazine, workers' compensation claims cost restaurants an average of $45,000 a year. Many...
Why Would an Employer Not Send You to a Doctor After an Accident?
After suffering an accident on the clock, you expect your employer to send you to the doctor for an examination. If that does not happen, you could wonder why. Chron explains why companies may neglect to ensure injured workers receive medical care. Find out if your...
What are the Fatal Four?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified four specific types of work hazards most common in the construction industry. It labeled these the fatal four. According to OSHA, the fatal four is responsible for the majority of injuries and deaths on...
Possible Effects of Workplace Noise on Health
If your workplace exposes you to loud noises, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive workplace noise affects 22 million Americans every year. One possible effect of exposure to workplace noise is hearing loss....