Category: Workers’ Compensation

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders that affect the body’s movement or musculoskeletal system; they are also the most prevalent type of occupational injury that workers sustain. To create a safer work environment, the National Safety Council (NSC) is leading a global effort that it calls the “MSD Pledge”. So far, more than 100[…]

Hard hats were invented just over 100 years ago, and it is safe to say that the technology has not changed that drastically in the last 50 to 60 years – until now.  A hard hat is a type of helmet that is typically used in workplace environments to protect the head from injury due[…]

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private industry employees reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and 4,764 occupational fatalities in 2020. Although the numbers represent a slight decrease from the previous year, American employers continue to spend approximately $1 billion per week on workers’ compensation costs and an additional $1,111 on training per[…]

The summer months bring plenty of opportunities for jobs. Swimming pool complexes, theme parks, golf courses, and retail stores are all looking for additional help with the increased flow of business that warm weather brings. Unfortunately, many summer jobs can also leave employees vulnerable to workplace accidents and injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor[…]

The United States has been going through a transition towards options for remote and hybrid work environments. For many, this has led to opportunities for career change, flexibility in schedule, and balancing of professional and personal life. It has also brought up questions as to when certain employees are on-the-clock, in the scope of work,[…]