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The National Safety Council (NSC) recently published the second part of a 3-part series on workplace fatigue. Part 1 was initially published last year, and Part 3 will be out this fall. Where Part 1 discussed the causes and consequences of fatigue in the workplace, Part 2 focused on employers and the role that they...

In 2016, fatalities among truck drivers accounted for 40 percent of all work-related fatalities in the US. All too often, inadequate training is responsible for these fatalities. Because of this, the industry is looking for new, innovative ways to improve training and mitigate these risks. Better training makes all the difference   The United Parcel...

Our eyes are among our most valuable assets at work. Without proper vision, it would not be possible to work in a large number of fields, such as construction. However, without the proper safety gear to protect our eyes, we put our sight and our livelihood at risk. How to choose the right gear for...

The National Safety Council defines fatigue as "physical, mental or social impairment that includes tiredness, sleepiness, reduced energy and increased effort needed to perform tasks at a desired level." Fatigue is a danger across American industries, made worse by the fact that nearly four out of every ten workers suffers sleep loss. Who is at...

USA Today recently released an article that examined the top 25 most dangerous jobs in America. They based their conclusions on the number of workplace accidents and fatalities in each industry reported in 2016. According to the results, the top three industries that have the highest rate of fatal on-site work accidents are logging, fishing,...

When companies implement new safety policies and fix issues, it is often the result of some incident that has occurred. New policies are often a reaction to damage that has already been done. However, a proactive approach to workplace safety can prevent these costly incidents from happening in the first place. Preventable accidents are often...

https://youtu.be/NUisW9ORvHE If an employee is injured at work, to establish a claim, the first thing that that injured worker needs to do is notify his or her employer about the injury. That is called notice, and it's required under the law, so every person who's injured on the job has to provide notice to their...

One situation that we see is where the employee is injured and the employer tells him or her that they have to treat with the company doctor or what sometimes is referred to as the panel doctor. The other situation is where the employer insurance company asks to have what's called an independent medical evaluation...

https://youtu.be/_gj7wTZgoDw One issue that arises quite frequently by many of our clients is "How long will my workers' compensation case last?" There is really no easy answer for that because every case is different and varies according to the circumstances involved in that particular case. If it's a minor injury and it's accepted, and the...

Many people don't realize that in Pennsylvania, workers compensation claims can be settled. The settlement can be in a couple of different forms. There can be a lump sum settlement or there can be something called a structured settlement. The proceeds from the settlement generally are supposed to last as long as you need them...