Workplace Risks for Pennsylvania Drivers and Delivery Workers
A career as a driver or delivery worker may seem ideal for anyone who enjoys being behind the wheel and meeting a variety of people. [...]
Mediation in Your Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Case
A Pennsylvania worker who becomes ill or suffers an injury on the job may be entitled to benefits from the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system. In [...]
What If Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Denied?
Know Your Options When Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Has Been Denied You were injured on-the-job. You haven’t been able to work, and you’ve been counting [...]
Silica Exposure in Fracking May Endanger Workers
Federal safety officials want workers in the oil and gas industry to be aware of the danger they may encounter from exposure to silica dust [...]
Pennsylvania Tree Trimmer Dies in Electrocution Accident
A tree trimmer was electrocuted July 27 he struck a 12,000 volt power line on the Lehigh Canal towpath in Bethlehem, according to news reports. [...]
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation by the Numbers
Workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their jobs in Pennsylvania may be entitled to compensation through the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation [...]
Program Aims to Help Health Care Workers Prevent Injury
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced the launch of an outreach program to raise awareness among health care workers [...]
Facility Advances in Mine Safety and Education
The mining company Alpha Natural Resources recently opened a state-of-the-art education and training center in Julian, West Virginia, for miners, managers and mine rescue teams. [...]
OSHA Enters into Partnership with Erie Institute of Technology
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a partnership with Erie Institute of Technology to promote the importance of workplace safety and health [...]
Court Says Disclaimer Prevents Injured Worker from Suing Employer’s Client
If you suffered an on-the-job injury in Pennsylvania, you have two possible sources of compensation: a workers’ compensation claim and, in some cases, a third-party [...]