Electrocution injuries can change a worker’s life in an instant. From burns and nerve damage to heart complications and brain trauma, the effects can be both severe and long-lasting. In Connecticut, workers’ compensation can serve as a critical financial lifeline for...
Workers’ Compensation
On-the-job hazards factory workers face
The nature of factory work means that these hardworking individuals are faced with hazards on each shift. Those hazards can lead to serious injuries, so employers must ensure they take steps to keep those employees as safe as possible. There are several hazards that...
Can you still receive workers’ compensation while working part-time?
Yes, you can receive partial disability benefits under Connecticut law. These are a type of workers' compensation benefit designed to help workers who can still work but earn less due to their injury. Essentially, they aim to bridge the gap between what you earned...
3 ergonomic injuries nursing home workers face
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...
Are you aware of the risks of poor workplace housekeeping?
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....
Workers can benefit from investing in steel-toe safety boots
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...
Studies show long hours at work may lead to injuries
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...
Too many workplace runover/backover accidents are happening
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...
3 types of fall protection systems
Every day, workers are injured in falls. Some of these happen on the same level, such as when a worker trips and falls or slips on a slick surface. But many of these falls happen from heights, and they can be some of the most severe accidents on a job site....
Common hazards for nursing home employees
Working in a nursing home can be a rewarding experience. You can improve the quality of life for your residents and provide loving care to those who have provided care to so many others. But that direct care also increases your risk of workplace injury or illness. ...

