Nursing is a high-stress profession with a lot of inherent risks and hazards, and it is also an environment where things may have to happen quickly. All of this increases the odds of an injury on the job. One of the most significant hazards for workers in this...
If you are hurt at work, you may be entitled to financial restitution for your injuries as well as other damages. However, as with any other claim, there are important rules and exceptions that will come into play when determining the outcome of your workers’ comp...
With the rising popularity of online ordering, delivery drivers are more in demand than ever – and the job certainly keeps you busy. Unfortunately, the job can also be quite dangerous. You easily run the risk of a slip-and-fall accident in bad weather, repetitive...
People who work in the manufacturing industry have jobs that aren’t always safe. They often work around equipment that’s moving and very heavy. The conditions might be difficult to work in. Still, it’s up to the employers to ensure that their employees have the safest...
We all have tough days at work. Maybe the boss screamed at you because you failed to get a big project done by the deadline, or your pesky colleague is driving you crazy, and you are just about fed up enough to quit. For nurses, however, that grinding stress is...
Did you know that nurses, midwives and students in these fields are at a greater risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders that could lead to them living in chronic pain? For many of these people, repetitive strain injuries are the culprit behind potentially years...
Some California workers who file for workers’ compensation benefits wind up getting their legitimate claims denied. But that doesn’t mean they are out of options. Read on to learn more about the process of appealing a workers’ comp denial. Filing an application for...
Health care workers, like other professionals face their share of risks at work. In fact, studies show that hospitals are some of the riskiest workplaces. Health care work can just be as physically demanding as a construction job or another form of physical labor --...
You may be confused about the steps to take following a workplace accident. Should you shrug it off and seek treatment for the injuries on your own? Should you make your employer aware? You may be contemplating your next move, but you need to know that time is not on...
Working in a medical facility comes with numerous risks. Some of the most common injuries that people suffer in hospitals relate to falls or to overworking their bodies while providing patient care. However, the dangerous equipment that medical professionals need to...