Many jobs come with a risk to the employee’s eyes. It’s up to the employers to ensure that these individuals have the proper safety procedures and gear to protect their eyesight. Unfortunately, workers suffer eye injuries on a regular basis. Approximately 20,000 of...
5 steps for safer scaffolding
Scaffolding is extremely dangerous to work on because it puts you at a great height. If you are on it and fall, you could be badly injured. If items fall from the scaffolding, then people below you could be injured, too. There are some excellent tips that can help...
Should you consider a lump sum workers’ comp payment?
Generally speaking, workers' compensation is meant to cover medical costs and lost wages. This can be paid in weekly or monthly installments, but it can also be paid as a lump sum. This is a process that is used in Pennsylvania and many other states. It is not an...
Traffic cones: Helping with safety or becoming hazards?
Traffic cone placement is very important, because a misplaced traffic cone can be dangerous for you and those around you. If you’re working in construction and have to be on the roads, a stray construction cone could quickly become a hazard if it’s hit and comes your...