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Common lung illnesses caused by occupational exposure

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Last Modified on Jun 21, 2023

When you go to work, you are likely not considering the many ways that your job could cause you harm, especially if you do not work in a high-risk occupation. However, there are different risks you could face in the workplace, and there are certain…

Prevalent types of workplace safety violations

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Last Modified on Jun 12, 2023

While many companies may strive to cultivate a safe work atmosphere for everyone, this might not always be the case in every situation. Workplace safety violations continue to arise in many work atmospheres and the presence of such issues could lead to a greater risk…

3 injured in construction accident involving scaffolding collapse

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

Scaffolding may be a common fixture on many construction project sites, as similar types of equipment might prove an integral component of performing project tasks at heights. Unfortunately, working on scaffolding can prove somewhat dangerous at times. Should such equipment collapse, the outcome could pose…

Prevalent examples of safety hazards in construction

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Last Modified on May 17, 2023

Identifying some of the most prevalent types of safety hazards in the construction industry could prove integral to taking steps to mitigate incident risks. Unfortunately, construction accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate and the outcome of these incidents can take a devastating toll…

Reducing the risks of work-related shoulder injuries

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Last Modified on May 03, 2023

There are many types of injuries that could affect one’s ability to carry out everyday tasks and leave a person facing a long road to recovery. Shoulder injuries remain a prevalent concern in many professions and similar health issues could even lead to long-term or…

Repetitive strain injuries and workers’ compensation

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Last Modified on Apr 19, 2023

When you go to work each day, you may not consider the ways that your job could bring you harm. Your work may not be risky or even physically demanding, but it is possible that you could still experience an injury while in your North…

1 injured, 1 killed in recent construction accident

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Last Modified on Apr 18, 2023

Many construction projects may require the use of various types of heavy-duty materials and unloading these objects off a truck can be somewhat hazardous at times. Should a heavy load become unstable, any items that fall off the truck could pose a significant threat to…

Preparing to appeal a denial of workers’ compensation benefits

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2023

The outcome of a work-related accident could affect a person’s life in various ways and dealing with the fallout thereof can be stressful enough on its own. However, things may become even more daunting should one’s application for workers’ compensation benefits result in denial. Knowing…