The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been in place since 1970 in order to protect employees, including railroad workers, by setting standards and regulations associated with various elements of workplace safety. OSHA regulations are particular important to certain industries, such as the railroad industry and the construction industry, that are known to have […]
Archive | March, 2013
Vocational Rehabilitation after a Workplace Injury
Although the term rehabilitation usually engenders thoughts of recovering from an injury, when it comes to workplace injuries, rehabilitation also incorporates the notion of helping injured workers be prepared to go back to work so that they can earn a living; this latter notion of rehabilitation is known as vocational rehabilitation and typically comes into […]
An Overview of Construction Site Injuries
Although employees are subject to sustaining a workplace injury at nearly any job they have (particularly if the employer is not vigilant about maintaining a safe environment), construction workers are among the most susceptible to being injured at work both due to the nature of their job and the various hazards the regularly interact with. […]
Important Workers Compensation Terms Defined (Part 2)
As a follow up to Important Workers Compensation Terms Defined (Part 1), below are some additional terms associated with workers compensation that will be helpful to anyone who is going through the filing process. Temporary disability benefits: These are benefits paid to workers who have been injured on the job and, as a result, miss […]
