A worker can suffer a spinal injury in virtually any environment. Of course, if you spend your day engaged in physical activities that involve lifting, squatting or using tools, it is almost impossible to avoid placing some measure of strain on your back. But even if...
Month: December 2016
Beware the onset of hypothermia when working out in the cold
By its very nature, construction work requires being exposed to the elements. After all, when you work on a construction site, you are building the structures that others will use to protect themselves from the heat, cold, snow, wind and rain. And as we proceed...
Fatigue places workers in danger of accidents
If you spend much of your time at work suffering from fatigue, then you understand how easy it is to make errors or be slow to react when confronted with hazardous situations. And of course, the only real cure for fatigue is to get plenty of rest. But far too often,...
If I’m physically assaulted on the job, can I get workers’ comp?
Most people avoid physical altercations at all costs. You may even specifically steer clear of places where people tend to settle disputes through violence rather than negotiation or even verbal sparring. But what happens if you should be assaulted or...