Working has inherent dangers, and some industries are much more dangerous than others. Before entering a specific industry, it is important to know the risks. Therefore, these are some workplace injury statistics to consider. Injury and fatality statistics In 2021,…
Despite improvements in training and equipment, construction remains a comparatively dangerous industry in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In fact, in 2019, construction workers suffered about 150,000 reportable injuries. Falls, electrocutions, caught-between accidents and equipment-related incidents were the most common…
Pennsylvania workers like you deserve a safe working environment where the emphasis is on your health and well-being. Unfortunately, company policies promising safety are not always fool-proof. This is the case for circumstances around fall incidents and injuries. You may…
A traumatic brain injury occurs when head trauma damages brain tissue. The physical and psychological effects can be as simple as dizziness or confusion, as severe as coma or death, and could last for days or a lifetime. According to…
If you end up with an injury from your job in Pennsylvania, then you should expect your employer to carry workers' compensation insurance. This insurance will pay for your medical expenses related to the injury and also provide you with…
In the kitchen, work can be chaotic, to say the least. With hot temperatures, wet floors, sharp objects and short tempers, this can be a very dangerous work environment. Unfortunately, many people have been injured in job-related accidents as restaurant…
From overworked, exhausted staff members to frustration with wage and hour violations, there are many reasons why workers can become disgruntled. Unfortunately, this may increase the probability of other problems arising in the workplace. For example, a worker who becomes…
Some of the most common injuries that workers across all fields of employment suffer affect the back. Regardless of the work they complete every day, many workers face a serious risk of sustaining a back injury that could limit their…
According to the National Safety Council, women are disproportionately impacted by workplace assault and a number of other injuries at work. For example, of all non-fatal assaults where the victim needed days away from work, women were the victims in…
Pennsylvania requires virtually every employer to provide workers’ compensation coverage. If you’ve ever had a near-miss at work, you may have wondered how the program works. Do you have to file a lawsuit? Can you be denied coverage? How do…
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