In our agricultural and industrial past, workers often longed for an office job away from the harsh weather, loud noises and occupational dangers of work on the farm, factory floor or in the mine.But office workers suffer from their fair share of debilitating...
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Why do construction workers receive so many back injuries?
If you work construction in New York, you likely can answer the above question in one word: lifting. The lifting your job requires you to do numerous times each day can and does take a toll on your back over time. The heavier the things you must lift, and the longer...
6 Workers’ compensation myths
Some of these misunderstandings prevent injured workers from reaping the benefits they need to get back on their feet. Here are just a few of them. My employer will be upset with meWorkers’ compensation is a type of insurance that companies buy in order to...
Not injured on the job but think your cancer may be work-related?
Many workers’ compensation claims may seem obvious. Fractures related to a construction worker falling off a scaffold, nursing staff suffering back injuries while transferring a patient and concussions for commercial driver involvement in motor vehicle accidents...
Two lists of the Top 10 most dangerous jobs
Workers in every profession are exposed to dangers from the mundane to the extraordinary – and let’s face it, most of the dangers we face every day are fairly mundane.But there are professions in which workers face extraordinary dangers, and some of them...
Know the worker’s compensation benefits you may be entitled to
Many of us are fortunate enough to have never experienced a workplace injury. Yet, accidents can happen to anyone, and it is important to be aware of your rights should you ever find yourself in need. The state of New York provides five main categories under which...
Job sites and the risk of electrocution
Those who work in the construction industry face a variety of hazards on the job, from falling materials and objects to the dangers that come with using certain types of machinery. However, electrical shock is a serious concern and these accidents have caused many...
Eye and face protection cited as top 2018 OSHA violation
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases the top 10 most cited violations. Violating these OSHA safety standards can put workers in dangerous or even deadly situations at work.In 2018, eye and face protection violations joined...
Are hospitals more dangerous for employees?
Healthcare workers do everything within their power to keep their patients healthy and safe, sometimes at their own expense. For this reason, hospitals are considered one of the most dangerous places to work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
Facebook accused of not addressing mental trauma
Seeing something disturbing once in your life is inevitable, especially during a time when social media is so prevalent. It can also be tough to escape some unpleasant situations. Conflicts happen in our personal lives as well as at the workplace. Now, take a moment...