Workplace injuries involving equipment
From road collisions to falls, workplace injuries occur for a lot of reasons. This post will take a closer look at some of the hazards that workers in many fields face when they are using various types of equipment. Workplace accidents involving equipment not only...
Road construction a dangerous occupation
Improving roads across Florida is a priority. As the population swells and tourists flood the highways, expansion is critical to maintaining the demand of drivers. Road construction crews provide a vital service to drivers, and their job is one of the most dangerous....
What should I do after a workplace injury?
When you sustain a work-related injury, you must actively pursue workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation system in Florida is not worker-friendly. This makes it vital to be as knowledgeable and careful as possible. The first step to a...
What workers’ compensation benefits can I get in Florida?
A workplace accident can wreak havoc on your health, finances and overall wellbeing. When you are in this difficult situation, you can seek monetary benefits through Florida’s workers’ compensation system. Although the system has its faults and complications, you may...
How workers’ compensation is stacked against Florida workers
People who have been injured on the job in Florida and find themselves unable to work may be entitled to benefits through federal workers’ compensation. All employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance in order to provide for their employees in the...
Workers’ comp benefits and the loss of a loved one
Every day, workers are injured on the job and struggle with a myriad of hardships related to their injury, such as medical costs, depression, missing work, struggling with hospital bills and so on. Sadly, some workers pass away in work-related accidents, which can...
Make sure you protect your hearing in the workplace
When Florida workers think about the potential risks of injury that they face in their workplace, they often think of the most common injuries, such as muscle strains and tears or serious falls. However, not all of those dangers are visible. In fact, many of them are...
Expert medical opinions can cause problems for injured workers
When employees suffer injuries in the workplace, they often depend on workers' compensation benefits to help them cover their expensive medical bills while they recover outside of work. However, the process of securing those benefits is harder than it sounds. Many...
Analysis of studies: Welding fumes increase cancer risk by 43%
In 1990, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified exposure to welding fumes as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” because the fumes contain several known carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). Also, numerous epidemiological studies had indicated...
Florida construction companies putting workers at risk
Since the beginning of 2019, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued citations to several Florida-based construction companies. These companies, including Crown Roofing LLC and Bluewater Construction, all received citations for placing...