Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated every year on April 28th. The day honors those who have been fatally injured on the job and invites discussion about safety concerns in the workplaces of America. Environment Health Safety Today marked the 2018 memorial by reporting on the National Safety Council's six most dangerous workplace hazards in the...
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Common Workplace Injuries to Philadelphia Workers
Workplace accidents are an unfortunate reality for many workers employed in the Philadelphia area. Certain work sites and occupations are inherently dangerous. While not all workplace hazards can be avoided, it is important for workers to be aware of the common risks they face. This can save significant costs in medical bills, lost wages, physical...
Read MoreWorkplace Fatigue is a Real Struggle for Too Many Americans
The National Safety Council recently conducted a survey of more than 75,000 people to examine the effects of fatigue in the workplace. This survey found that, though fatigue affects us all at one point or another, there are some who have a higher risk of fatigue than others given their lifestyle or occupation. New parents,...
Read MoreProduction Demands Put Philadelphia Worker Safety at Risk
In every job, there are hectic moments that can lead to unsafe work conditions. Factories and manufacturing plants can face increased production schedules. Healthcare workers can face a sudden onslaught of patient emergencies. Drivers may face pressure to fit additional miles, runs, or hours into their working day. In all these conditions, the increased demands...
Read MorePhiladelphia Workers Comp Attorney Speaks Out Against Proposed Changes
Proposed changes to Pennsylvania's 103-year-old workers' compensation system would punish injured workers and give excessive control to insurance companies focused on denying compensation for injured workers, according to Philadelphia workers' compensation attorney Richard A. Jaffe. "These proposed changes would be catastrophic to injured workers if they become law," Jaffe said. "Some lawmakers want people to...
Read MoreForklift Safety Tips for Philadelphia Workers
Forklifts are a helpful tool, but they can also be potentially dangerous if they are not used properly. Many workplace injuries occur as a direct result of improper forklift use. Safety and Health Magazine reports that 96 workers were killed in forklift accidents nationally in 2015 alone. With proper training and safety protocols, these risks...
Read MoreThe Life-Changing Dangers of Wintertime Slips, Trips and Falls
It's no secret that winter presents challenges when it comes to outdoor safety. But did you know some experts estimate that nearly 80 percent of all slips, trips and falls - each hazardous to a worker's health - are linked to snow and ice on walking surfaces? Overall, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that...
Read MorePhiladelphia Transportation Workers Say Risk of Injury Due to Lax Safety Practices
Workers in the transportation industry face many hazards inherent to the nature of their work. Unfortunately, lax safety practices can increase these risks and expose workers to unnecessary danger. When transportation workers are injured or killed on the job, they or their surviving family members may have grounds to seek workers' compensation, and potentially third-party...
Read MoreProposed Legislation May Limit Injured Philadelphia Workers’ Access to Necessary Medications
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are mulling legislation that would limit the medications currently covered by the state workers' compensation program. If passed, this legislation could prevent injured workers from obtaining necessary prescription medications. Philadelphia workers' compensation attorneys understand that while certain medications, such as opioids, are problematic with long-term use, they do have important beneficial properties,...
Read MoreWorkers' Compensation for Philadelphia Nurses Who Are Assaulted On the Job
Nursing is quickly becoming one of America's most dangerous professions. Every day, nurses face physical and verbal assaults from aggressive family members and violent patients. Many simply consider this reality an unavoidable part of the job. However, no worker should be subjected to abuse in the workplace. Worker's compensation in Philadelphia is available for both...
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