Welding requires a high degree of skill, experience and safety to complete. High heat, heavy objects and lots of electricity for powering an arc welder or similar welding tool will put a worker at risk of various dangers while welding. Skilled welders are highly adept...
Falls are some of the most common causes of on-the-job injuries in Pennsylvania and around the country, and about one in five fall-related injuries is suffered by a worker using ladders. This kind of accident is especially common on construction sites, and emergency...
Workers in Pennsylvania know that strict safety procedures are critical to providing a healthy workspace. Companies and manufacturers set up rules and regulations that need to be followed to help ensure that everyone on the job stays safe. In spite of this, accidents...
A significant number of workers' compensation claims in the construction industry involve a fall from an elevated surface. Construction workers and employers in Pennsylvania should know that fall-related injuries, more than other injuries, can leave victims dealing...
Nurses in Pennsylvania are exposed to many safety hazards that can contribute to an injury or illness. If someone has been injured on the job, they may file for workers' compensation benefits. Employers have the right to deny benefits if injured employees were at...
Because construction work is one of the most hazardous occupations, construction workers in Pennsylvania and across the nation are injured or die in a work-related accident due to electrified wires, large and dangerous equipment and materials, poor weather conditions...
Construction workers in Pennsylvania are no doubt aware of how dangerous their industry is with thousands of injuries and deaths occurring on construction sites every year. As for the employers, there is much they can do to improve construction safety and prevent...
Pennsylvania workers face the very real possibility of being exposed to metallic mercury. While it is a liquid at room temperature, this metal can easily be released through various equipment and become a vapor. This gas is toxic and can lead to death in cases of...
Roadside work zones in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States continue to be the site of numerous fatalities. An average of 745 workers and non-workers die in work zones every year according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Despite various...
Pennsylvania has a public policy bargain where injured workers receive compensation for lost wages and medical expenses without having to prove fault. In return, their employers receive protection against costly and possibly lengthy lawsuits. While Pennsylvania’s...
