When people think about work-related illnesses, they might think about getting the flu from co-workers or suffering toxic exposure to harmful substances. However, a recent report from the World Health Organization notes that work itself could also be making some...
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Workers’ Compensation
4 mistakes to avoid after a work accident
Work accidents can be highly disruptive when they result in serious injuries. Victims often must leave work, go to the hospital and deal with the pain and stress of the accident. In this flurry of activity, a workers' compensation claim could be the last thing on your...
Not all Mich. firefighters can get workers’ compensation for job-related cancer
Detroit's firefighters are there day and night to protect us during an emergency. These heroes often risk their health and safety in the line of duty. Many of these health hazards happen not during an accident at a fire but after years of exposure to toxic chemicals....
Appeals of OSHA citations can leave workers without needed changes
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies a dangerous condition at a workplace, it can assess fines and order the company to fix the issue. Unfortunately, these fines and required fixes get put on hold if the company appeals. According...
What if I’m injured in a fall at a worksite?
Construction workers face numerous hazards at work. They often use heavy equipment and materials, which can cause an accident. A falling object or vehicle can hit them at a worksite. Sometimes, construction workers have to use scaffolding or work at high heights as...
How an electric shock can harm your body
As Detroit's electricians know, working with electricity requires extreme caution. Electrocution is deadly. Short of that is electric shock, which is not fatal but can cause serious health problems, burns and other symptoms. After experiencing an electric shock...
What’s the point of the workers’ compensation system?
If you are injured or sickened at work, you generally have a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Before 1912, you would have had to sue your employer for negligence. This was costly and uncertain. Workers who lost their negligence suits had no recourse. When...
Working in a warehouse could be more dangerous than you think
Recently, Reveal magazine from the Center for Investigative Reporting published a report about the safety crisis at Amazon warehouses. Amazon has made its warehouses as efficient as possible, even using robots to speed up picking and production. Amazon advertises its...
Construction falls the leading cause of work comp ‘mega claims’
A recent report on the prevalence of “mega claims” in the workers’ compensation system revealed that, nationwide, such claims are at a 12-year high. A mega claim is one that reaches a minimum threshold of $3 million, $5 million or $10 million, depending on the...
Study: Firefighters can be exposed to cancer-causing PAHs
Previous research has shown that firefighters face an increased risk of cancer and other health problems, but it hasn’t been clear what they are being exposed to. Now, a study led by Oregon State University has found that on-duty firefighters experience higher...