The human body is capable of many things, but it can suffer injury when it is subjected to forces beyond its capacity. Harm from accidents and traumatic events often come to mind as significant tests for the body, but less dramatic events can also cause it to suffer...

To cut back on costs, many businesses in Pennsylvania are thinking about laying off a portion of their staff. This might help them eliminate some payroll costs, but it can also have a dangerous effect on the rest of the employees. As the company shrinks, the remaining...

Is any job in Schuykill County 100% safe? Sadly, the answer is no. While it is easy to see why some professions such as construction work, factory work and mining are dangerous, office workers, health care workers, servers or hair stylists can just as easily be...

There are certain jobs in Pennsylvania that place workers at risk of injuries. That includes many jobs common to the area such as miners, steel workers, law enforcement and construction employees. The circumstances can place these employees at risk and state...

The workforce in Pottsville and surrounding areas include very important industries – mining, manufacturing, steel processing, product distribution, and many more. These establishments provide critical job opportunities to the community. However, they also pose...

Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to workers who are injured while on-the-job. However, not all employers are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance. Which employers are required to...

Shopping from home has exploded this year with increased activity at Amazon warehouses or fulfillment centers. A recent report claimed that Amazon has a growing problem with injuries at its warehouses which, according to the report, has been downplayed. This...

Repetitive stress injuries can be painful and difficult to live with and can make it challenging for sufferers to work or perform daily activities. Workers’ compensation protections may be able to help injured workers who are suffering from repetitive stress injuries....

Construction workers here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere know their job is a risky one. Every day they go to work, they face certain dangers that could cause them serous injury or death. One of those risks is working with large equipment, such as the vehicles used in...

There was a time when the opportunity to work at home was once considered a luxury afforded to a small portion of the workforce. A vast number of employers embraced the ideology that staff members had to be physically present to ensure that they were working. Whether...