As a nurse, nursing assistant or similar type of health care worker, you probably understand quite well just how common aches, pains and injuries are in your line of work. What you may not realize, though, is just how risky it is to repeatedly move heavy patients,...
If you are no longer working due to COVID-19, you might be entitled to workers compensation benefits.
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The 2 goals of fall protection equipment
Workers who face fall risks, such as those in the construction industry, often use fall protection equipment while on the job. Ideally, they should be very well-trained in how to use this equipment, and they should have plenty of practice with it before actually...
Psychological injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation
When you think about work injuries, you probably think of those that have physical manifestations. For example, head injuries or lacerations can be caused by accidents at work. What you may not think about as much are the psychological injuries that could occur. Did...