Can you receive workers’ compensation benefits for an injury that happened after you quit your job? In at least one case, the answer is yes. In a recent case decided by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, a worker argued that he should obtain benefits for injuries that happened after he quit — and the court agreed…. Read more
Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas industry brings an increased number of workers in hazardous occupations. Workers on drilling rigs routinely work on heavy machinery and equipment and in other dangerous situations. The dangers do not end on the rig, however. Truck drivers associated with the Marcellus Shale formation are at risk of serious injury in truck… Read more
The number of workers who climb cell phone towers in the U.S. is fairly small, with about 10,000 workers, yet it has been called the most dangerous job in the nation. After a spate of serious or fatal worker accidents starting in 2013, news organizations reported this week that the government is changing how it… Read more
Workplace accidents can be very traumatic for workers and their families. Accidents can cause fatalities and serious injuries that can change the rest of a worker’s life. Workers face different hazards and safety issues in the workplace but certain workers face more hazards on-the-job. Which jobs are considered to be the most dangerous in the… Read more
With the winter season upon us, and a winter storm here this weekend, it is very important for workers in Pennsylvania to understand the risks of working during winter storms. Workers face many hazards during winter storms and cold weather. Employers are supposed to keep workers safe. That includes protecting workers from the hazards of… Read more
Workplace injuries can be very serious and cause long-term complications and financial issues for workers in Pennsylvania. Companies are supposed to keep workplaces free from hazards and prevent workplace injuries. Unfortunately, workplace injuries continue to occur, and a new report shows that many workers are afraid to even report their injuries in the workplace. A… Read more
We’ve previously discussed the high risk of workplace injuries for health care workers in the United States. Health care workers suffer more workplace injuries compared to other industries, and a new study shows that older health care workers are more likely to be injured on the job. The study found that older workers in the… Read more
Workers in the health care industry face many hazards on-the-job, and it appears that the dangers in the workplace are leading to many workplace injuries in the United States. Injuries in the health care industry resulted in more than two million missed days of work in the U.S. in 2011, according to the UL Workplace… Read more
Workplace hazards pose a serious safety risk for many workers in Pennsylvania. Many workplace accidents can be prevented by understanding and addressing safety hazards in the workplace, but unfortunately, many workplaces do not take the appropriate steps to keep workers safe. Do you know what the most common workplace hazards are in your workplace? Many… Read more
Electrical accidents at work can be very dangerous and often result in serious or fatal injuries. Unfortunately, many workers in Pennsylvania are exposed to electrical hazards on the job and are at risk for suffering a severe injury. May is National Electrical Safety Month and workplace safety advocates are trying to raise awareness about the… Read more
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