When a person is injured in the workplace, it could affect his or her ability to earn money in the future, and it will of course cause them a great deal of pain and distress, depending on the severity of the injury. Therefore, there are certain protections in place that are aimed at providing a safety net for injured workers. This is widely known as workers' compensation.
Will my accident be covered by workers’ compensation?
Common types of workplace retaliation to fight against
Despite employers' best efforts, workers will suffer injuries on the job. In 2016, California had over 100,000 non-fatal injuries take place at job sites across the state. A majority of these injuries were most likely to occur with men.
The aftermath of a loved one's head injury
It is heartbreaking when a loved one becomes injured due to an accident at work. One of the more common but serious results of a work accident, often taking place on a construction site or in a mine, is a head injury that leads to brain damage. The consequences of a brain injury will depend solely on the person and on the nature of the injury, however, it can affect a person in a multitude of ways.
Repetitive strain injuries among scientists
It has been reported that many scientists are afraid to draw attention to their work-related injuries out of fear that it might hurt their career prospects, according to The Scientist Magazine. It is common for scientists to be engaging in repetitive motion actions when carrying out experiments in the lab. However, this risk for injury as well as the importance of prevention and the treatment of such injuries is often underestimated and even ignored by employers.
How to manage toxic exposure while on the job
It's the responsibility of all employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees to work within. Despite this, countless employees are exposed to harmful toxins either in the air or through contact on a daily basis.
