With rapidly advancing technology, the use of robotic equipment has become par for the course in almost all manufacturing industries in Central Pennsylvania. Robots bring automation, faster processes, improved production and additional safety hazards. If your...
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Workers’ compensation: Know your rights as an employee
Workers' compensation is supposed to be there for people who are hurt on the job. In most cases, employers do their due diligence and obtain the insurance that is required. Sometimes, they don't.When an employer does not carry workers' compensation, it can cause a...
Get workers’ compensation if you’re hurt while you’re at work
If you've been hurt on the job, then you may want to look into filing a claim for workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is there to protect people like yourself who may have gotten hurt as a result of their employer's negligence or because of hazards in the...
Spinal injuries on the job can result in disability and pain
One of the hardest things about a spinal cord injury (SCI) is that it can be hard to return to work. You may have chronic pain, difficulty with rehabilitation and trouble finding or maintaining a job. You could have weakness, dysfunction or other problems that make it...
Many hidden dangers exist in production plants
If you spend your days working in a fabrication or assembly plant, you put your safety on the line during every shift you work. Employers do not always recognize that employee safety plays a crucial role in maintaining maximum production levels. The failure to...
How can you recognize heatstroke?
Heatstroke is a serious problem in many workplaces, inside or out. In hot months, outside weather is a hazard. Inside some facilities, the temperatures can soar due to a lack of air conditioning.If you suffer from heatstroke on the job, you can seek workers'...
Chemical exposure could be a hazard in your workplace
Chemical exposure can be extremely dangerous depending on the kinds of chemicals that you work with. Some chemicals can enter the body through injections, direct contact, the air or other methods. In any work environment with dangerous chemicals, you must be certain...
Common eye injuries on the job
There are plenty of ways that you could hurt your eyes at work. You could have eye strain from working at a computer for long hours, for example, or you might have chemical burns from an accident in a lab.Your eyes create one of your most important senses, so...
What should you know about workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania?
When you get hurt, the last thing you want to worry about is having to come up with money for medical bills. Fortunately, if you were hurt on the job, workers' compensation will be there to help cover your medical expenses, lost wages and more.The Pennsylvania...
Can you file a workers’ compensation claim for a car crash?
When you drive for work, it's a reality that you're exposed to hazards on the road. You're exposed to dangerous drivers, distracted pedestrians and cyclists, construction work, weather hazards and more. Since you drive for work, you have no other choice but to go out...