Most construction workers use scaffolds at some point and scaffolding represents a serious safety hazard for workers. A scaffold that is not properly assembled or constructed, or scaffolding that does not meet specific safety regulations is at a higher risk of collapsing or causing a worker injur...
Scaffolding is ubiquitous in construction sites. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65% of the construction industry, work on scaffolds. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents could help p...
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a contractor $135,612 in connection with a fatal trench collapse that killed two workers who were buried under debris during the installation of a septic tank. The workers, who were 57 and 46, became trapped in a 5- to 7-foot...
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that while nearly six in ten U.S. workers who have been hospitalized for an injury return to their jobs, they continue to struggle financially and physically. According to a report on HealthDay News, investigators looked a...
The number of construction workers who have been fatally injured on the job has reached its highest level in at least nine years in 2019. According to a new report from the Center for Construction Training and Research, a nonprofit that aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the construction...
A worker who has suffered injuries while on the job – especially when it requires medical care and/or prevents him or her from immediately returning to work – can file for workers' compensation benefits. This type of compensation tends to pay a portion of the victim's medical expenses and also...
If you have been involved in a construction site accident, you have likely suffered injuries that require medical treatment and time off work. Such injuries not only pose physical and emotional challenges for victims and their families, but also create significant financial burdens for them. If...
California's workers' compensation laws focus on injuries and illnesses suffered by individuals during the course of their employment. The state requires employers who have 15 or more workers to purchase workers' compensation insurance. This is a no-fault insurance that reimburses workers for med...
California law requires employers with 15 or more employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. This means a vast majority of businesses and companies in California are required to have this type of insurance, which provides compensation for employees who are injured on the job. Worker...
When you are injured on the job and are unable to return to work, you may be able to receive a few different forms of monetary support including workers' compensation, state disability benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, it may be confusing to determine which b...
If you suffer a work-related injury, generally speaking, you are prohibited from filing a lawsuit against your employer. This is primarily because of California's workers' compensation system, which exists to benefit both employers and employees. Because injured employees are covered under t...
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