Some workplace risks are industry-specific. Delivery drivers could get into a crash on the job, while office workers don't have to worry about a collision. Recognizing the unique workplace risks for your profession will be an important part of staying safe on the job....
If you have set a goal for the year of taking more care of your health, it is essential to remember there is more to that than exercising and eating well. As you head back to the office after the holidays, slide into your chair and turn on your computer, consider how...
It's easy to make small mistakes when you need workers' compensation benefits. For example, if you fill out a form incorrectly or don't report certain information to your employer quickly enough, you could have a harder time getting benefits. Some people need to...
You know that you can get workers’ comp if you get injured on the job, but what about if you're on the way to the job? Say you're driving across the city to go to your office when someone runs a red light and hits you. Since the only reason you were driving is...
You got hurt at work and your doctor has recommended that you take a couple of days off so you can recover. Time to nurse your injuries while awaiting the arrival of your workers’ comp check, right? Well, this is exactly how things work out for some injured workers....
Everyone deserves to work in a safe and secure workplace environment so they can perform at their best, generate profits for the employer and provide for their families. No one ought to worry about getting hurt while at work. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen....
If you go above the speed limit, you could end up with a police officer pulling you over. Yet, that does not mean you need to follow the speed limit all the time. Often, it is better to travel below the maximum limit on some roads. The faster you drive, the less time...
If you work as a nurse, you are probably worried about picking up an infection. As hospitals are where people go when they have an illness, the chance of you catching something is higher than average. Patients can threaten you in more direct ways, too, though. Some...
When you’re at work, it’s always best to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment that you’ve been told is required for your job. You need to be aware of slip-and-fall hazards, sharp areas on the ground and objects that could pierce the skin or cause...
Stores of all kinds are seeing more in-person customers again -- particularly as the holidays approach This means job opportunities for people of all ages. If you’ve never worked in retail or it’s been decades since you did, it’s easy to underestimate the potential...
