Every time we see a new tweet, or news report, coming from Texas, our jaw drops. The destruction, the tragedy, and the stories of heroism from first responders and neighbors who are doing their best to rescue as many as possible.
Workers Suffer When Employers Continue to be Negligent
When you see an article about a worker being injured, it's not surprising to discover later that this is just the latest accident to occur due to an employer's negligence.
Roof Collapse Leaves Hard-Working Employee Injured
Roofers don't need us to remind them that their job is risky. Something about walking on a sloped surface tens of feet (even more) in the air never appealed to us, but we're always amazed and impressed with roofers who have made it their life's work.
Lineman Injured While Working Electrical Job
Workplace electrical shocks can result in a variety of severe injuries. Most commonly, these are heart injuries (including cardiac arrest), tissue degeneration, and severe burns.
How Is Your Job Affecting Your Health?
Workers whose jobs include working in a loud environment, using repetitive motion or handling toxic materials such as asbestos suffer a high rate of occupational disease and disabilities.
Injured While Traveling For Your Job?
A common question we get involves someone being injured while traveling for their job. Is it covered under workers' compensation? There are many situations & scenarios in which, yes, your injury would be covered by workers' compensation.
Experienced? Inexperienced? Workplace Accidents Happen to Anyone
We've blogged about this before...about how an ordinary day at the worksite can turn tragic in a split second.
3 workplace hazards facing hotel housekeepers
If you work as a hotel room cleaner, you know that it is truly hard and often under-appreciated work. Along with the long hours and tedious tasks, you also face some unique risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hospitality workers sustain injuries from falling, pushing carts, bending over and handling hazardous chemicals.
We Typed "Worker" into Google...
We typed "worker" into Google...and our screen popped up with constant, seemingly never-ending articles regarding hard working employees being injured while on the job.
There's No Such Thing as an "Ordinary" Work Day
An ordinary, run-of-the-mill work day can turn tragic in an instant.
Employer's Neglect Leads to Work Accident & Injury
When dealing with work sites, it's on the employer to ensure that the area they're sending their employees to is safe. Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen.
Dealing With Forklifts & Jacks is Incredibly Hazardous
(from Sun-Sentinel.com)
Worker Lucky to Be Alive After Being Struck By Lightning
This video of an airport employee being struck by lightning is absolutely incredible. Even more incredible is that he's still alive.
