One of the primary objectives of working a job, other than the sense of purpose that an occupation provides, is to earn income and benefits that allow an individual to support themselves and their family. For a tiny percentage of workers, their job will result in a...
Diabetes is a fairly common disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly one out of every 10 Americans suffers from the condition in one form or another. For the most part, merely having diabetes isn’t enough for the Social...
If you have worked on a Pennsylvania construction site, you likely know that are many safety hazards that you need to be aware of. However, in many cases, the obvious hazards are the ones that cause the fewest injuries or deaths because everyone is aware of them....
Construction workers face many hazards on each shift. There are four specific hazards that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classify as being the most dangerous ones because they are responsible for the most deaths in this industry. By...
When you submit an application for workers' compensation benefits, you probably are in desperate need of them. Someone who gets hurt on the job or who develops an occupational illness will likely have medical expenses to worry about. Additionally, if your condition...
It’s a phone call that no one wants to get. There has been a workplace accident. Your spouse was rushed to the hospital, but they’re not likely to survive. Family members are asked to go visit as soon as possible. Your first thoughts are, of course, for your spouse...
The summer is just around the corner, and with it comes soaring temperatures, afternoon thunderstorms and humid days. If you work in this heat, you may have experienced days where you felt unwell or knew that you were just too dehydrated to be outside. It might have...
You already know that the majority of people who file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits get denied. You may even be prepared to file an appeal. But you can take steps today that will both eliminate unnecessary delays in your claim and reduce the odds of a...
Federal law prohibits discriminating against employees because of their age. Employers, however, may notice that older baby boomers often take greater precautions when performing their tasks and work at a slower pace. Previous work-related injuries or mistakes may...
If you suffer a serious brain injury at work, the first question that you and your loved ones may ask is if it is going to heal. You know that this type of severe injury is much different than a broken bone or something of that nature, which will heal when given the...