Working in construction is risky, as it is one of the industries that have a high number of work-related injuries and deaths. Falls are a common cause of injuries, and they happen in a variety of ways. Many falls are preventable. All managers and workers need to...
Should you file a claim for workers’ compensation or disability?
A recent illness left you unable to work or earn a living. Your employer has workers' compensation insurance, but you do not know if you should file a claim or turn to disability insurance instead. To help ensure you protect whichever claim you make, Chron breaks down...
Fatal job-related accidents in different industries
Many workers die when things go wrong on the job, and people who work in particular fields are especially likely to sustain serious or fatal injuries. Going over data on deaths in different sectors helps draw attention to the risks workers face. It can also highlight...
Is your work ladder putting you at risk?
When working from a ladder, you are vulnerable to serious injury in an unexpected fall. If your ladder tangles with overhead power lines, you may also suffer electrocution. For these and other reasons, ladder violations remain on the Occupational Safety and Health...
What benefits does New Jersey’s workers’ compensation provide?
In the state of New Jersey, the workers’ compensation program gives employees access to vital benefits. Coverage is not limited to medical care. Employees should know what benefits they can seek after getting hurt on-the-job. Here are some of the most important...
What puts construction workers at risk for injury?
The construction industry is responsible for building or improving structures and roadways. The profession is a highly physical one and has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries. While many dangers lurk in plain sight in and around construction areas, others...
What are repetitive stress injuries?
Workers from all industries who make the same type of motions daily are at risk for developing repetitive stress injuries. If you notice chronic pain and tension in your joints and muscles after using repetitive motions to complete your job, you may have a stress...
Does my employer have to provide PPE for contagious illness protection?
Contagious illnesses often create a bad work environment because they put you at risk of getting sick. They often easily spread through droplets in the air or through contact with other people. They may live on the surfaces around you as well. It is not easy for you...
Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome inhibiting your ability to work?
A few months before you began working for your new employer, your doctor diagnosed your wrist pain as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Your current job requires repetitive assembly line work and the pain in your wrist has returned. What is your next step? Understanding Carpal...
What are the elements of an RTW plan?
Experiencing an injury at work may create ongoing challenges throughout your recovery. Depending on the severity of your injuries, returning to work may look a lot different than it previously did. If you follow protocols for seeking workers' compensation from your...
