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January 2023 Articles

When may workers sue for falling in a parking lot?

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims cover medical expenses for falling while performing normal work-related tasks. If you fall in an employer’s parking lot, however, workers’ comp may not cover you, as noted by the Society for Human Resource Management. Claims based on falls on sidewalks, common areas or parking lots may...

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3 types of lifting injuries

Many types of employment across many fields include lifting heavy objects and people, which can lead to painful injuries for the employees who suffer them. The National Safety Council notes that more than 250,000 workers experienced injuries related to lifting in 2020. Some types of lifting injuries occur due to...

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What does a severe burn injury look like?

Burn injuries can create major problems for the people suffering from them. Even moderate to mild burns can cause notable health issues. Severe burns, on the other hand, cause major problems that can last months, years or even a lifetime. What defines third-degree burns? Healthline takes a look at burns...

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Teachers and occupational injury risk factors

Whether you teach young children, high schoolers or adults, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the risks that you could come across while working. Many people think that teaching is relatively safe in comparison to other occupations, but many teachers become seriously hurt every year due to...

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Common injuries in restaurants and how to prevent them

Restaurants pose a wide variety of hazards to both front-of-house and kitchen workers. Accidents can result in various injuries which result in missed work, medical costs and lost productivity. There are common hazards and injuries that occur. However, many of them are preventable. Common risks and injuries in restaurants According...

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Nursing is a risky occupation

Nurses have a risky job, as they have higher incidences of work-related injuries and illnesses. These result in missed days of work, medical costs and increased risk of future injuries. There are certain injuries that are more common, and many of them are preventable. Stats and facts related to nursing...

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