February 18, 2017 Worker Injuries and Deaths on the Rise The United States Department of Labor released its annual, nationwide summary of fatal occupational injuries. The document, which was released in December 2016, details the types of injuries that resulted in fatalities, as well as the most dangerous occupations and incident locations. The key findings of the census were that worker fatalities are on the … Read More »
December 21, 2016 Now What Happens? Like he did every morning, Tom got ready for work. He had breakfast with the kids before sending them off to the bus stop. Tom’s wife kissed him goodbye, and they both headed off to their jobs. Tom worked on a factory production line. He arrived on time, said hello to his buddies and his … Read More »
November 14, 2016 Workers’ Compensation in the Health Care Industry Aon Global Risk Consulting recently released a report that examines a range of factors that affect Workers’ Compensation in the health care industry. The report, entitled the Health Care Workers’ Compensation Barometer, analyzed data from 1,600 health care facilities across the country. The results revealed that, although the severity of claims has increased at a … Read More »
October 31, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Discuss Risk to Temporary Employees The holidays are just around the corner, and many businesses will be hiring temporary staff to meet demand. Temporary or seasonal workers are a great asset in industries that will be expanding hours and seeing increased traffic during the holidays, but they also face unique risks in the workplace. Employers should take steps to mitigate … Read More »
September 22, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Report on Recent Worker Healthcare Study In June, the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) released the results of its multi-year study examining the outcomes of health care received by injured workers. The WCRI is an independent non-profit research organization based in Cambridge, MA. The study, entitled Comparing Outcomes for Injured Workers, examined worker data regarding recovery of physical health and functioning, … Read More »
August 22, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: NASA Roboglove Technology May Help Workers Maintaining a strong grip on a tool for an extended period of time can be difficult, particularly if one has sustained a hand injury that has weakened their hand strength. Fortunately, new technology exists that can help provide added grip strength for workers. The Roboglove was originally created for NASA astronauts to help them grip … Read More »
August 1, 2016 New Injury Reporting Regulations The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released new guidelines for reporting workplace accidents and illnesses. Beginning on August 10, 2016, employers with 250 or more employees in high-hazard industries will be required to submit illness and injury data electronically. The data will be made available to the public via … Read More »
June 27, 2016 Injuries Caused by Defective Machinery Many workers encounter numerous risks while on the job. Heavy machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and others can make big jobs easier and faster, but can also put workers in danger for workplace injury or even death. If a piece of machinery is defective or flawed, it can increase the chance for devastating, sometimes … Read More »
June 7, 2016 Women Workers on Night Shifts Increased Risk for Coronary Disease A recent medical study, conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, revealed that women who work a rotating night shift for ten or more years are at a 15-18% increased risk for coronary heart disease. The study was published in JAMA, a highly reputable medical journal. Heart disease itself affects millions of Americans and is reported … Read More »
