If you get hurt on the job in Pennsylvania, you will likely feel deeply grateful for your workers' compensation coverage. Your employer should pay for a policy that will provide you with disability pay and medical coverage. Unlike your personal health insurance...
Forklifts are an essential part of virtually every warehouse. They’re also used in the construction sector and various other fields. While they make heavy lifting much easier and more efficient, the machinery does not come without drawbacks. When used appropriately...
Those whose only cleaning responsibilities involve their own home often don’t realize just how difficult and sometimes dangerous it is to earn your living cleaning homes, offices, hospitals, hotels and other establishments. Even though the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
If you were to ask people about how serious carpal tunnel syndrome is, they might mentally compare it to other injuries and determine that it isn't very severe. While carpal tunnel syndrome may not be as debilitating as a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury,...
When it comes to protecting your rights as an employee, Pennsylvania has some of the strongest worker’s compensation laws in the country. The state of Pennsylvania requires most employers with one employee or more to provide workersʻ comp coverage starting with the...
The construction industry is always growing. Over the last decade, it increased about 25%, with more than 11 million construction workers in the United States. It is also considered one of the most dangerous industries to work in, in part because of this sheer size....
A lot of industries are struggling right now. Inflation, supply chain interruptions and problems with finding a steady labor force are causing all kinds of havoc, and a lot of businesses are scaling back or closing. You aren’t surprised, then, when you’re laid off or...
You probably know that slip-and-fall accidents can be dangerous and to watch out for spills or other issues that make the ground slick. However, did you know that many businesses have flooring that poses a slip risk? Marble floors, for example, become extremely slick...
You will see scaffolding platforms on virtually every construction site. They provide access to areas that would otherwise be difficult to reach. Unfortunately, working with scaffolding does not come without risks. Construction workers are often working from a height,...
Workers' compensation insurance is a relatively comprehensive program. It applies to workers in all industries. Whether you work full-time or part-time and whether you have been at your job for 20 years or two hours, you can rely on coverage if you get hurt at work or...
