Return to Work Policy After an On-the-Job Injury

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Returning to work after you recover from a workplace injury can be difficult. According to a recent study, the longer you stay away from work, the more difficult it is to return to work. Even when your doctor confirms your maximum medical improvement (MMI), you may still lack the confidence to get back to work. Your … Read more

Workers’ Compensation and Contagious Diseases

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Missouri healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. The dangers of contagious diseases made headlines during the Ebola scare in 2014. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. Whether or not contagious disease is covered under workers’ compensation will depend on … Read more

Over 3 Million Workplace Injuries Reported Every Year

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Work related injuries are an everyday reality that American workers face. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 3 million Americans in working in private industry get injured every year. According to the 2013 Survey of Occupational illnesses and injuries compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.3 workplace injuries per … Read more

Protecting Health Care Workers From HIV Infection

All health care organizations should have a written policy in place for handling possible cases of HIV exposure. In the United States, health care workers are exposed to many things while doing their job. Doctors and nurses are exposed to hazards such as overwork, stress, ergonomic hazards, a wide range of dangerous pathogens, and even threats … Read more

Filing a Workers Compensation Claim for Heat Stroke

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Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak of summers. Workers who suffer heat stroke or … Read more

Top Hazardous Substances That Cause Occupational Illnesses

Exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace can cause gradual damage and lead to serious occupational illnesses. Workers are often exposed to dangerous substances in the workplace, and this can cause disability and even death. In this post, we will discuss some of the most dangerous substances that workers are exposed to. Asbestos It is … Read more