What to Do if Your Workers' Compensation Check Is Late

    What to Do if Your Workers’ Compensation Check Is Late

    If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits or are expecting your first check, it is essential to know the signs it might be late. Understanding your rights and the processes your employer or carrier should follow can help ensure you always receive your benefits on time.  When Should I Expect to Receive My Workers’ Compensation […]

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    10 Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them

    Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them

    10 Common Landscaping Injuries and How to Avoid Them Those in the landscaping industry encounter a range of hazards every day while on the job. The occupation’s injury rate is higher than other industries, making it crucial for employees to understand OSHA landscaping safety regulations. In 2019, nearly 12,400 landscaping workers had injuries that resulted […]

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    9 Ways Truck Driving Puts Your Health at Risk

    Ways Truck Driving Puts Your Health at Risk

    9 Ways Truck Driving Puts Your Health at Risk In 2020, the Bureau of Labor reported there were more than 1.9 million truck drivers employed in the U.S. Truck driving is an essential industry, helping stimulate the economy and move crucial supplies and products across the country. Drivers can see several parts of the country, making […]

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    Machine Safeguarding Practices That Your Workplace Should Be Following

    Machine Safeguarding Practices That Your Workplace Should Be Following Machines improve efficiency and productivity by increasing the amount of work that individuals can do. Machinery can also exert more power than any person could. Most workplaces use machinery to get the job done. But, sometimes safety precautions do not happen and injuries occur. If you […]

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    What Is an OSHA Recordable Incident?

    What Is an OSHA Recordable Incident?

    An employer might do a lot to reduce the number of work-related injuries that occur, but accidents can and do happen from time to time. In 2019, 5,333 people died on the job across the United States. There were 3.2 recordable cases per 100 employees in Pennsylvania in 2019, with 1.8 cases per 100 employees requiring […]

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