If you work a physical job, some amount of pain comes with the nature of your employment. The exhaustion of tired muscles after a long day of lifting or aching feet after standing at your place in an assembly line all day are natural consequences of physical exertion....
Ladders that are used on the job may be necessary, but they also increase the risks of serious injuries. They are common in professions like construction, roofing, painting, electrical work and much more. Even workers in many retail outlets have to use ladders to get...
An injury at work that has lasting consequences may lead to a workers’ compensation claim. You will need short-term disability benefits during your convalescence and medical coverage for the care that you receive. When it becomes clear that returning to your former...
If you’ve chosen a career as a massage therapist, you likely enjoy helping people feel better and heal from injuries. However, working with your hands all day can cause you to suffer injuries. While some of these injuries will be sudden (and immediately noticeable)...
Cognitive impairments may impact a person's memory, emotional well-being, and behavior, affecting an individual's functional abilities at both home and work. You may find it helpful to learn about the different cognitive impairments that exist. These each affect...
Every workplace has the potential to be dangerous. That’s why the Occupational Safety and Health Organization, or OSHA, requires that employers take steps to protect you from workplace hazards. As a worker, you should know that employers are obligated to provide you...
There are many people who get hurt on the job and who believe that they can handle their claims on their own. For the most part, employers are reasonable, and individuals are able to make their claims successfully. Unfortunately, some people do have their claims...
After you get hurt at work, you need workers' compensation benefits so that you can recover quickly and get back on the job. Your employer will typically benefit from workers' compensation claims because they don't have to worry about liability for your losses or the...
Some injuries are much easier to get workers' compensation benefits for than others. When you suffer a broken bone because of an equipment issue at work, there is an obvious connection between the physical injury and something that occurred on the job. Other injuries...
A 2019 study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine highlighted how some workers are at a higher risk for developing certain medical conditions than others. The researchers pointed out that agricultural or metal workers and...
