Many Pennsylvania businesses rely on teen workers. This time of year, even more teens are applying for holiday jobs. Whether your child will be working in a warehouse store or a Christmas tree lot this holiday season (or works part-time throughout the year), it’s...
Workers’ Compensation
Holiday work and workers’ compensation: What to know
The annual holiday “cash crunch” isn’t that far away, and people are already worried about how they’re going to afford family gatherings, food for feasts and gifts this holiday season. It’s not unusual for a lot of folks to pick up a little extra seasonal work as soon...
Repetitive motion injuries often require modified job duties
Workers in just about any industry could develop repetitive motion injuries if they continue working the same job long enough. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a perfect example. An office worker who types all day, a factory worker who holds tools all day and a delivery...
Common injuries truck drivers suffer
Driving a truck can certainly be dangerous, and that starts with the risk of getting into an accident. According to some sources, the majority of accidents (75%) between trucks and cars are caused by the passenger vehicles. There may be as many as half a million of...
3 warehouse hazards that could lead to serious injury
Every workplace has its share of hazards, and warehouses are no exception. If you suffer an injury that is related to your warehouse work, you may be eligible for compensation through your employer’s workers’ compensation program. If you work in a warehouse, it is...
Holding a third party liable for your workplace accident
Generally, employees cannot sue employers following a workplace accident. However, the same cannot be said of a third party whose negligence caused the accident. You can bring a personal injury claim against the negligent third party and recover damages. When can a...
How improperly fit eyewear leads to workplace injuries
Personal protective equipment is required for many industries. It includes things like clothing, boots, gloves and eyewear to help prevent on-the-job injuries. With workplace diversification greater than ever, new concerns about improperly fit eyewear have emerged....
Overuse injuries at work: how do they happen?
One of the leading causes of workplace injuries is overexertion. As the name suggests, these injuries develop when a part of the body is subjected to work-related stress or strain. These injuries also develop when an employee performs the same routine over and over,...
All you need to know about work-related back injuries
Every day that you go to work, you risk getting hurt on the job. One of the most common injuries that people suffer from is a back injury, which can stop them in their tracks and require medical intervention. Back injuries range from aches and pains to devastating...
Waste collectors, you are at a high risk of injury or illness
Waste collection is only one of the many occupations in the U.S. solid waste industry. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most hazardous, exposing workers to many potential risks. Most serious waste collector injuries happen under two types of circumstances—garbage...