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Hospital work has always been a dangerous occupation
If you are looking for a safe occupation to enter, becoming a hospital worker may not be top of your list right now. Yet, surprisingly, hospitals have always been dangerous places to work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported back in 2011...
How commercial fishers could be at risk for injuries
Life on deck for a commercial fisher can be thrilling. It’s an active lifestyle that bring you out to the water. However, the profession does pose risks that are important to recognize. The National Institutes of Health(NIH) published a study on commercial fishermen...
Work injuries from dust storms are preventable: Know what to do
It’s an unusual event to see dust storms in the United States, but with climate change, there have been more unusual natural disasters occurring. Dust storms are generally large walls of quickly moving dust and fine particles that suddenly arrive. The storm forms in a...
Do not overexert yourself when lifting
Maybe you’re a new employee who is interested in proving yourself to your boss or your coworkers, hoping to get the job done as quickly as possible. Maybe you’re an experienced employee who knows the risks you face in the workplace but who has become complacent with...
Louisiana is working to protect COVID-19 essential workers
The recent global pandemic created issues for workers everywhere. Some workers are considered essential workers, facing health scares on their jobs. Many are wondering if they can get workers’ compensation if they contract COVID-19. Louisiana is considering a bill...
Workers’ compensation and ‘Take-Home’ exposures
Workers in nearly every industrial occupation understand the hazards of dealing with toxic materials. From using the required personal protective equipment (PPE) to washing up after every shift, workers adopt the habits and best practices that have been designed to...
Long-term working limitations caused by lower back pain
Back pain and conditions that lead to it often result from years of labor. It affects both blue- and white-collar workers alike. But workers whose job duties require regular lifting may be especially susceptible to it. Chronic lower back pain may be a condition you...
Calculating workers’ compensation in Louisiana
Louisiana's workers' compensation system does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to benefits. Not every work-related injury or illness is the same, so it makes sense that you should not have to meet the same standard of disability as every other injured worker to...
Is there compensation for workers injured at sea?
Every job comes with the potential risk for injury. However, working onboard a ship often presents additional ways you could get hurt while fulfilling your duties. Regardless of whether you are starting a career as an ocean fisherman or consider gaining crew...
5 most common construction injuries
Construction workers have a difficult job. They’re required to work under stressful conditions, in inclement weather, and operate heavy, often dangerous machinery. Construction sites require focus and safety measures to prevent a severe injury. However, accidents can...
