The summer of 2012 has been brutally hot across most of the country. Northeastern Pennsylvania certainly has not been spared. The effects of such extreme heat are many. One of the most severe can be heat illness suffered on the job. Thousands of people become sick at...
Month: July 2012
Formaldehyde Exposure Poses Dangers to Hair Stylists and Others
At first glance, a hair styling salon does not seem like a place associated with workplace injury. After all, the equipment used isn't heavy. Scissors and barber sheers may be sharp, but they don't necessarily put workers at risk the way in the way that a construction...
Should You Accept a Lump-Sum Settlement After a Workplace Injury?
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, should you accept a lump-sum settlement? Or is it better to receive payments over a period of time? This is something you will probably want to discuss with an attorney who is familiar with the process for Pennsylvania...
Workplace Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries, also known as repetitive motion injuries or cumulative trauma disorders, are injuries that develop gradually over time as a result of repetitive movements or awkward postures. Just like back or neck injuries caused by a single accident,...
Construction Safety Initiative Underway in Northeastern Pennsylvania
What can be done to prevent accidents that cause injuries on construction sites, especially summer work season heats sup? After all, injuries caused by construction accidents are not only among the most common types of workers' compensation claims. Such accidents can...