Many workers don't think much about eye safety while performing their duties. Even when such an injury occurs, they often dismiss it as a minor inconvenience. Under the right circumstances, any work can lead to eye injuries, but some jobs pose more risk than others....
People in any profession could get hurt at work with little warning. Retail employees could end up injured during an attempted robbery, while plumbers might get hurt while handling tools. Whatever causes someone's injury while working, they are often empowered to file...
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. ...
Sustaining an injury at the workplace can significantly impact your life. The injury can have physical and emotional effects. Workplace injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe life-altering accidents that can leave lasting effects. Knowing how these...
Construction work provides a steady source of income for workers across Norwich, Connecticut. There are always new projects in the pipeline as well as older buildings that need to be repaired. It is no secret that the construction industry is one of the most...
Your health is important – and that’s why you’re particular about who is in charge of your medical care. You trust your primary care physician to have your best interests at heart, and you trust their skill when it comes to directing your care. So, why would you go to...
If your teen is working in a restaurant as a server, busser or host, you may not be especially worried about their safety – unless you had a similar job back in the day. If you did, you know how many risks there are all around them. Most of the serious dangers can be...
Humans are well-equipped to carry out complex tasks and many of these assignments are completed by using the hands and fingers. Whatever type of work you do, your hands will be pivotal in your processes. Unfortunately, the hands and fingers can be vulnerable to...
Proper safety training is a major part of starting a new manufacturing position. You will learn techniques ranging from safe lifting to the override procedures when someone needs to work on a piece of equipment. It is crucial that individuals working at manufacturing...
Filing a workers’ compensation claim after suffering a workplace accident does not guarantee that you will get benefits. Your claim could hit a snag for several reasons, such as the circumstances of your accident, mistakes with the paperwork or failure to observe...
