Construction can be an extremely dangerous industry to work in, with so many different things that can go wrong. Fortunately, if you suffer an injury while on the job, you have the option of filing for workers’ compensation benefits in order to receive the financial...
Some back injuries in construction can be prevented
Construction workers do physically demanding jobs that can put them at risk of serious injuries. Among these are back injuries, which account for approximately 25% of all injuries in this industry. Unfortunately, these are very serious injuries that can require...
Workers lose 11 days to injury on average
Did you get through the last year without losing any days to injury? Or maybe you missed a week as you recovered? Those sound like massively different situations (and they are), but the truth is that you're lucky if you're in either camp.The average, after all, is 11...
Sewer trench collapses on 2 workers in Florida
One worker is in the hospital and the other has passed away after a sewer project led to a tragic trench collapse in Florida.The two construction workers were in the trench at the time of the collapse and they were trapped when it caved in around them. Incidents like...
Safety tips for roofers
Working as a roofer puts you at risk on a daily basis. As falls are one of the most common types of workplace injuries and you will be constantly working at heights, a fall is a serious threat you must consider.Fortunately, there are a lot of things that you can do to...
3 steps to stop workplace falls
Few things are as dangerous as workplace falls. Whether you slip and fall on the same level or fall from one level to another, you can be seriously injured or even killed. Year after year, falls lead the fatal workplace accident reports.What can be done to prevent...
Red tide leads to workers’ compensation claims in Florida
In Florida, there are many unusual hazards you might not think will affect you on the job. One of those hazards is red tide. The red tide occurs when algae blooms and releases toxins. This colors the water and has a potential to harm animals and humans.In a case in...
2 killed in fall from 7-story construction job in Florida
It is always important for those working in construction to follow strict protocols. They have to make sure their equipment is in good condition and used accurately. If not, it could end up leading to injuries or deaths like in this case involving three workers in...
Reaching retirement: Your workers’ compensation benefits
Once you reach the age of retirement, you may not think there is any way to obtain workers' compensation for injuries. In truth, you know you can't return to work largely because of your age. Workers' compensation is designed to compensate you for being unable to work...
How can you prevent fires on the job?
Fire prevention is an important safety step in every workplace. Fire safety helps protect employees from burns, smoke inhalation and other injuries that could impact them for a significant amount of time.If a fire does start in the workplace, employers need to know...