Warehouse workers are a crucial element of the product distribution process, ensuring that goods are efficiently stored, picked and shipped to their destinations. However, despite their importance, warehouse workers sometimes get injured in the course of their work....
Employees in Idaho deserve a safe workplace. When they suffer an on-the-job injury, they should generally be able to count on their employer’s workers’ compensation policy to cover their medical expenses and provide specific other benefits. When an injured worker in...
If you’re injured or developed an illness while working, you may be eligible for medical coverage and lost wages if you apply for workers’ compensation. However, a workers’ comp claim can be denied. Here’s how: 1. There’s not enough evidence for an injury or illness ...
Electrocution risks are more prominent in construction than in any other sector. Studies indicate that 61% of all workplace electrocutions occur on construction sites. While there are several injury risks in construction, electrocutions are noteworthy because they are...
Machine shops provide valuable components for various manufacturing processes. Machinists are highly skilled professionals who use a variety of machinery to produce these parts. Proper safety procedures and protocols are critical in this industry. Understanding the...
Occupational diseases are work-related illnesses or health conditions that stem from working conditions or hazardous exposure on the job. These diseases are similar to workplace injuries, in that employment itself leads to the harm in question. Naturally, there are...
If your teen is one of the millions who have a part-time job or work over winter and summer breaks, you may not have given a great deal of thought to their safety on the job. Jobs in restaurants and stores, where a lot of teens get their first work experience often...
Impairment ratings in workers' compensation claims quantify the degree of permanent impairment resulting from a work-related injury or illness. It is a way to assess the extent and severity of an injured worker's impairment resulting from a workplace injury. For...
When you suffer an injury on the job, it can be very stressful. Depending on the severity of the injury, the coming months may be filled with frequent visits to the doctor, physical and occupational therapy and a lot of rest. You may be worried that your position is...
Employees who are injured on the job may struggle to work efficiently. To help employees recover from their injuries, employees can apply for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits could provide injured workers with health coverage and back pay. Workers’ comp...