October 24, 2025 What Are the Top 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries in Philadelphia? Workplace accidents occur every day across Philadelphia, from construction sites and warehouses to offices and retail shops. While some injuries may be minor, others can have serious and long-lasting consequences. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation system provides benefits for employees injured on the job, including medical treatment and partial wage replacement during recovery. Understanding the most common … Read More »
April 26, 2024 April 28th is Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is observed by individuals and organizations across the globe. Every year, April 28th is a day of remembrance and action in honor of workers who have been killed, disabled, injured, or made ill by their work. For locals, PhilaPOSH (the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health) will be hosting its … Read More »
April 4, 2024 Pennsylvania Workers Sustain Highest Fatality Rate in Almost a Decade According to the most recent numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more Pennsylvania workers died from occupational injuries in 2022 than in the previous nine years. In addition, 126,400 others sustained significant work-related injuries during that same period. The numbers paint a story of the numerous risks that workers face and show how … Read More »
February 1, 2024 Did You Suffer Injuries After a Scaffolding Accident or Fall at Work? Scaffolding accidents can result in some of the most tragic and debilitating injuries. Workers injured while performing their duties can seek Workers’ Compensation benefits from their employer. These benefits cover medical bills and a portion of lost wages. In many cases, Workers’ Compensation does not cover the full extent of an employee’s injury and damages. … Read More »
December 8, 2023 Pennsylvania Court Rules CBD Oil Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Act A Pennsylvania appeals court decided cannabidiol (CBD) oil meets the requirements as a supply item for employer reimbursement under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The case involved an injured workers’ compensation attorney whose doctor prescribed him CBD oil after he sustained a significant work-related back injury. The Court’s ruling last month reversed the Workers’ Compensation appeal … Read More »
August 3, 2023 Tips to Avoid OSHA‘s “Fatal Four” Every day, construction workers face an array of job-related hazards. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the “Fatal Four” are the deadliest. The top four causes of fatalities in the construction industry are falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and electrocutions. To mitigate known dangers associated with OSHA’s “Fatal Four”, employers need to take certain … Read More »
May 4, 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics Report Shows Workplace Fatalities Are Increasing According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent report on occupational fatalities, there was an 8.9% jump in workplace fatalities between 2020 and 2021. While employers may be required by federal law to have numerous safeguards in place to protect employees from known and recognizable hazards, the BLS’s report highlights how workers continue … Read More »
December 31, 2022 Getting Help After Suffering a Catastrophic Workplace Accident Workers across the country are vulnerable to all types of accidents and injuries. When workplace accidents rise to a catastrophic level, they have severe consequences for the injured worker and the worker’s family. The devastating injuries and loss that workers and their families can suffer as the result of a catastrophic accident often include serious … Read More »
February 17, 2022 BLS Report: The Most Dangerous Jobs According to a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 4,764 fatal work injuries in 2020. Although this number represents a near 11% decrease in fatal injuries from the previous year, safe and ethical workplace practices could have prevented most of the deaths. While some may think that the decrease … Read More »
