March 19, 2026 Workplace Injuries Caused by Defective Industrial Machines: Understanding Your Legal Rights Industrial machines are essential in many workplaces, including factories, warehouses, and construction sites. Unfortunately, when these machines are defective or lack proper safety features, they can cause serious and life-changing injuries. Workers hurt by dangerous equipment may have the right to workers’ compensation benefits and a third-party claim against the manufacturer or another responsible company. … 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 22, 2024 DOL’s New Rule to Limit Coal Miner’s Exposure to Silica Dust Black lung disease, which occurs when a person inhales coal dust – particularly silica dust – is most common among coal miners. Because of this, it is often considered an occupational disease. Although there is a wealth of information on how dangerous inhalable silica is and documenting the multitude of harm that it causes, allowable … 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 »
March 7, 2024 National Ladder Safety Month People have ladders in nearly every home and workplace across the country. This March is National Ladder Safety Month, an event that promotes ladder safety and aims to prevent avoidable injuries and deaths. More than 160,000 individuals are injured and thousands more die from ladder-related injuries they sustain each year. Not only are falls from … 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 11, 2023 What Are the Most Common Workplace Injuries in Pennsylvania? Thousands of Pennsylvania workers get hurt on the job every year. Workplace injuries can be devastating for employees, leaving them with massive medical bills and time missed from work. While some industries have a higher rate of accidents than others, injuries can happen in any workplace in Pennsylvania. If you or a loved one suffered … 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 »
November 20, 2023 How to Safely Use Aerial Lifts and Limit Preventable Workplace Injuries The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines an “aerial lift” as any vehicle-mounted device that is used to elevate personnel, such as an extendable boom platform, aerial ladder, articulated (jointed) boom platform, vertical tower or any combination of the devices. According to the agency, aerial lifts have by and large replaced ladders and scaffolding … Read More »
