There are a lot of hazards when working construction. There are such risks as falling off structures, being struck by falling debris and injuries involving heavy equipment. These all involve the risk of severe physical injury or even death, but what gets swept aside...
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Heat exhaustion is a preventable hazard
Heat exhaustion is a major concern that impacts those individuals who work outside. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) protect worker safety. Still, these two divisions of the U.S. Labor Department have not...
OSHA has a fatal four for the construction industry
Few professions are more dangerous than construction, so it is no surprise that Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has four deadly categories that commonly result in severe injury or death. Injuries in these categories account for almost 64% of...
NJ Courts rule in favor of injured diabetic teacher
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently heard the case of a diabetic schoolteacher. The teacher experienced a hypoglycemic event and fainted in her classroom due to a late lunch period that led to her low blood sugar. She hit her head when fainting on a science...
Working from home can involve a worker’s comp claim
One of the many changes endured during the pandemic was that many worked from home. There are benefits like a casual dress code and a non-existent commute. Still, there are different kinds of benefits as well -- those who work from home can file for worker's comp if...
Megacycle shift leads to more injuries and illnesses
Most people love to order packages from Amazon. It’s books, food, jewelry, or anything imaginable, and then the package arrives in our mailbox. Yet, there is now a report where Chicago warehouse workers were given the ultimatum of signing up for 10.5-hour graveyard...
Are construction companies doing enough to protect workers?
Construction remains one of the most dangerous occupations with the fourth-highest death rate. 10% of construction workers die on the job, amounting to one-fifth of all worker deaths in the U.S. There have been safety improvements that include more rigorous measures...
Trench collapses pose safety danger to New Jersey construction workers
People who don't work in construction may think of construction site accidents as happening at great heights. Things like workers falling off of scaffolding or getting hit by a falling object. But not every part of a construction project takes place in the sky. A lot...
Does Worker’s Comp cover motor vehicle accidents?
Many workers commute to work in a car while others drive as a part of their job. This distinction can be an essential difference in whether an injured employee can file a claim with Worker’s Compensation claim. The Worker’s Compensation insurance carrier will evaluate...
When is the right time for the injured to return to work?
Those who suffer an injury at work are typically entitled to collect workers' compensation temporary disability benefits if they are not medically cleared to go back to work. This can be a lifesaver for families, but it is only a percentage of the employee's salary...