Health care employees exposed to harmful pathogens may apply for workers’ compensation to recover. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s website notes that health care workers face high risks of contracting contagious diseases. Infectious agents may...
As you travel along on a highway or other road, you may notice other people glancing away from oncoming traffic to take a bite of food or checking how they look in the mirror. No matter what happens around you, any form of distraction can possibly lead to a car crash....
Physical pain that you experience while performing your work may require a medical exam to discover the source or cause. A guidebook published on the California Department of Industrial Relations website notes that pain from on-the-job repeated motions may qualify for...
If you drive an automobile as part of your job duties, workers’ compensation may be responsible for your medical care if you have a car accident. Understanding the regulations about these accidents is essential, so you know how to proceed if one occurs. When does...
Once you enter the workers' compensation system by making a claim, you will need to work on moving your claim to the end. You will reach the end when your claim becomes resolved. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, you do not reach a...
Compared to many other occupations, construction is more inherently dangerous because of the potentially harmful chemicals and large pieces of machinery involved. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent injuries on construction sites. Eastern Kentucky University...
A single workplace injury can have lasting consequences, especially when it result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While it depends on the nature and severity of the damage, serious TBI typically calls for extended treatment, and most people require a combination...
California's Assembly Bill No. 701 updates some of the rules governing how employers operate their warehouse distribution centers. The California Legislative website notes that employers must communicate their production requirements and standards. Companies must now...
You never want to sustain an injury or illness on the job. Unfortunately, the worst happens sometimes, and you must apply for workers’ compensation. If you received workers’ compensation, you might wonder how to proceed with your job. This article explains a few steps...
If you work in road construction, or someone in your family is a road worker, it is important to understand risk factors associated with job-related injuries in this line of work. If you suffer an injury while working, you could lose the ability to work for weeks,...
