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Can an Unsafe Work Environment Cause Permanent Eye Damage?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has eyewash requirements for certain types of facilities nationwide, including Pennsylvania. Industries that work with corrosive materials must protect workers from suffering eye injuries that can be extremely painful.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Workers’ Compensation Process in Pennsylvania
Whether one has been in a work routine for years or has recently adapted to a new one, the reality is that many workers in Pennsylvania are faced with risks. An occupation does not have to be inherently risky in order for an employee to suffer an injury due to an accident or an occupational illness.
Read MoreWho Will Button Your Shirt if Your Job Causes HAVS?
If your job requires you to work with handheld equipment or power tools that produce high levels of vibration, you might be a perfect candidate for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). This equipment includes power tools like industrial grinders, impact wrenches, jackhammers and even chainsaws.
Read MoreCommon Federal Trucking Regulations
Commercial trucks are far more risky to drive than a regular vehicle. Their immense weight, size, and cargo loads make them difficult to control, which means that numerous regulations have been put into place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in order to ensure the risk they carry is reduced as much as possible.
Read MoreFatal Truck Accidents on The Rise
If you tense up when a large truck barrels up behind you or passes you on the highway, you are not alone. Most people understand the dangers of sharing the road with tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles simply based on their size and speed.
Read MoreReasons to Go to The Hospital After a Car Accident
A car accident has the potential to cause a variety of injuries, some minor and some life-changing. For this reason, it’s critical to receive immediate medical attention, as doing so improves the likelihood of making a fast and full recovery.
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