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When company culture is one of high-pressure to meet earning forecasts, workplace injuries are more likely. That's according to a new study published in the Journal of Accounting and Economics, which cross-analyzed work injury data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with information on how close they came to anticipated earning marks. What they...

Hospitals are one of the most dangerous places to work, with average rates at about 6.8 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time workers - almost twice the rate for private industry workers as a whole. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports hospital workers recorded approximately 59,000 work-related injuries and illnesses that resulted...

Roofers and waterproofers work in the construction field and they perform physically demanding tasks which involving routine exposure to chemicals, toxic materials, the elements and heights. Employees within these professions face a substantial risk of workplace injury necessitating workers' compensation benefits. If a roofer gets hurt while performing any type of work tasks, it is...

Employers have to buy workers' comp coverage for employees. The purpose of this requirement is so employees will be covered for any work injury. The workers' comp insurer will pay medical bills and give disability income to a worker who temporarily or permanently cannot work or cannot earn as much due to injury.  Unlike with...

When a construction worker develops a work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD), the employee will miss an average of 13 days of work time, according to Fox News. In 1992, a construction worker who experienced a WMSD would miss just eight days of work time. This discrepancy suggests that on-the-job musculoskeletal injuries may be getting more severe...

Paying for medical care can be a challenge when you suffer serious injuries, especially if you need ongoing care. If your injuries are work-related, you are not supposed to have to worry about this. Workers' compensation is supposed to provide you with coverage for your workplace injuries so you can get the care you need...

A workplace injury that leaves you unable to work can result in dependence on workers' compensation for income and for payment of bills for essential medical care. Workers' comp benefits are available to those who suffer injuries while thy are performing work duties. You can get workers' comp coverage if you got hurt doing any...

Each year, one of the biggest reasons for workers' compensation claims and missed work is employees who get into automobile accidents. Truckers aren't the only workers who drive. Employees across a wide range of professions count being behind the wheel among their work tasks. Whether picking up a bosses lunch, driving to do tech repairs,...

On many worksites, employees are exposed to toxic substances. Construction workers could be exposed to lead, asbestos, mold, and a variety of other substances on worksites. Landscape professionals are routinely exposed to pesticides, and cleaners are exposed to industrial strength cleaning products. People who work in factories or industrial environments are exposed to a myriad...

Workers need to feel as if safety is a substantial concern on their job sites. Not only does prioritizing safety encourage all workers to focus on their own efforts to maintain a safe environment, but it also gives staff confidence that their employer cares what happens to them. Unfortunately, far too many employees don't believe the companies they...