July 25, 2018 Important Changes to Workers’ Compensation Law As we wrote last summer, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a significant decision for injured workers. It ruled that the Impairment Rating Evaluation (“IRE”) section of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act was unconstitutional. 500 Weeks or Ten Year Limit on Workers’ Compensation is Unconstitutional You may have heard of the “500 weeks” or “10 … Read More »
July 20, 2018 Philly Bicyclists Face Major Safety Risks We have previously written about bicycle safety for Philadelphia residents in the past, as well as focusing on what the city does – and does not do – to improve biker, pedestrian, and driver safety. After a fatal accident involving a Caviar delivery bike courier this past May on Spring Garden street, it is important … Read More »
July 18, 2018 Unions Face Serious Trouble As the result of a recent United States Supreme Court decision, public employee unions across the country are in danger of disappearing altogether, and workers may face serious health and safety risks. Called the Janus decision, the ruling is likely to leave working individuals without numerous protections that Union representation provided them. How do Unions … Read More »
July 17, 2018 Electrical Accidents Electrical accidents often leave victims with serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Electricians are at the highest risk for these types of injuries; but workers in all types of occupations, including construction workers, those in the manufacturing industry, and even office workers may also be at risk. Technology has filtered into every workplace, making the need … Read More »
July 13, 2018 Tree Stand Dangers Tree stands – also commonly called “deer stands” – are open or enclosed platforms that hunters use as stable, secure outlooks for increased hunting visibility. Although manufacturers are generally responsible for creating safe and effective products, a lack of regulations coupled with manufacturing defects and unreasonably dangerous tree stands currently cause more fatalities for hunters … Read More »
July 12, 2018 New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Recently, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. One of the biggest takeaways is that most people should now start getting screened at the age of 45 (older guidelines recommended starting screenings at 50-years-old and above), though the ACS made some other changes that are also important to note. … Read More »
July 11, 2018 Remembering Fallen Workers Every year, preventable workplace accidents injure or kill thousands of workers, and even more die from job-related diseases. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), most of these incidents could be avoided if employers prioritize worker safety. Which Workers are at the Greatest Risk? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as “OSHA”, reports … Read More »
July 10, 2018 Philadelphia Construction Worker Death A building collapse at Jefferson and Bailey Streets in North Philadelphia claimed the life of a prominent contractor in June. The vacant property had been cited for numerous violations by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) and was slated to be demolished by hand-method after being deemed unsafe. A Brewerytown contractor hired to … Read More »
July 6, 2018 Insect Borne Illnesses and Workers According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been a sizable increase in the number of insect-borne illnesses – and individuals who work outdoors are at a particularly high risk for exposure. Insect borne illnesses can inflict mild-to-severe symptoms, so taking preventative steps as well as knowing what signs … Read More »
