Forklifts are large, heavy and dangerous pieces of equipment that are used to lift, carry or stack materials. Many injuries occur when a person on foot is struck or run over by a forklift, especially when the equipment is going in reverse, because the victim was not...
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Year: 2016
Are you suffering from PTSD in the workplace?
In a perfect world, you would go to work, fulfill duties that satisfy you and return home at night to your family. Unfortunately, life does not always work that way, and other individuals may get in the way of your happiness, even on the job. In today's world, where...
Who will cover a car crash on the job?
It seems like half the cars on the road have an emblem on their door or a decal on the window that's advertising a business. With so many company cars in constant motion, who picks up the tab when they end up in a fender bender? What if I'm in an accident while at...
Are employers focusing enough on workplace safety?
We all trust our employers to provide us with a safe working environment. We have confidence in them to make sure that they have taken the appropriate steps to reduce the dangers that we may encounter. Workers in some industries may experience more opportunities for...
Workers face several challenges while on-the-job
No matter where you work in Southern Louisiana, there are dangers on the job. Work-related accidents can happen at any time no matter how careful you and your employer try to be. Some of the most common hazards are the ones you don't think about such as working in...
Tips for healthcare workers to avoid on-the-job injuries
The healthcare field is one in which many professionals take risks each day. By the very nature of their occupation, many healthcare workers are exposed to all sorts of potential dangers that can lead to both temporary and life-long problems. Injuries on the job are...
Construction workers face dangers working in trenches
For workers who routinely find themselves in trenches, there are a lot of risks to be considered. Some of those risks can be reduced with safety basics, but there are still no guarantees that an injury won't occur. The more you know about the risks you're facing and...
Workers in many different occupations being subject to hearing loss
There are many people across Louisiana who earn a living working in factories and refineries. These jobs often place them in situations in where they are in close contact to heavy machinery. These machines are often very loud, and the repeated exposure to this noise...
Medical care under Louisiana workers’ comp law
One of the things many clients want to know when they contact my firm is what sort of medical care they can expect to receive if they are injured while on the job. They want to know if they will be able to see their own doctor or if they have to go to someone that has...
Are serious workplace injuries going unreported?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) started requiring workplaces to compile detailed reports concerning serious injuries late last year. Before this requirement went into place, the agency did not have a system to accurately determine the number...