Nursing home workers dedicate their lives to caring for our loved ones, sometimes putting their own well-being at risk. As a nursing home worker, the demanding nature of your work can make you particularly vulnerable to ergonomic hazards. These hazards can lead to...
Manufacturing plants are dynamic workplaces with complex machinery, potentially hazardous materials and physically demanding tasks. These factors contribute to an increased risk of accidents and injuries. In the United States, thousands of workers are injured on the...
Electricity has become a necessity of modern life. State services may intervene in families where adults do not provide electricity for their families. Companies may not be able to operate without reliable electrical power. Electrical wiring is a key component of most...
Workplace safety is a crucial concern for every employee. Poor housekeeping in your work environment can lead to numerous hazards that may put you at risk. As a Connecticut worker, you should be aware of the potential dangers associated with an untidy workplace....
Feet can easily be overlooked when workers are taking safety precautions. For most workers, it’s much easier to remember to wear a helmet or a reflective jacket than to remember to invest in steel-toe safety boots. These specially designed shoes provide a crucial...
Nowadays, going above and beyond is not just encouraged but often a crucial step if you want to advance your career. Still, this level of dedication may be harmful. Researchers are finding more and more evidence of the detrimental effects of overworking. Beyond...
Unsafe working conditions are still persistent issues in the United States. If your employer neglects worker safety, you may be exposed to health dangers when you report to the workplace. In the private sector alone, the number of non-fatal workplace illnesses and...
The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, with a substantial risk of accidents and injuries. A typical construction worksite has equipment and materials that can cause serious injuries if improperly handled. Certain...
All too often, transportation-related accidents that occur during the course of a worker’s employment don’t involve “traditional” crash scenarios. Instead, workers sustain harm as a result of runover or backover accidents. Sometimes, these injurious events happen when...
Connecticut was among the first states to make workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) easier to get for first responders. Now a new law that takes effect at the beginning of 2024 allows people in any line of work to get workers’ comp...
