Asbestos is a well-known word to many; it's a building material that has been linked to types of cancer. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has determined that if you're exposed to asbestos fibers, you could suffer from cancer or asbestosis as a...
Month: March 2016
What are your rights as an employee in the workplace?
As an employee, you can protect yourself from unsafe working conditions. Your employer is obligated to giving you a safe workplace. If your workplace is home to an unsafe environment, then you can report the workplace to the Occupational Safety and Health...
Depression from the workplace? You can file a claim
Workplace illnesses can include mental health concerns that may be attributed to the workplace and your work environment. For instance, a traumatic event in the workplace could result in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or ongoing anxiety. Harassment can...
You can file for workers’ compensation after a serious injury
Your employer must provide safety and health training programs as indicated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in order to keep you safe and educated about your safety. It's your employer's job to make sure that you understand what kinds of unsafe...
1 killed, 1 injured in collision inside work zone
Working on the roads, you normally have a designated work zone. Cones tend to be set out, and your vehicle has indicators or reflectors to make it obvious to others. Work-in-progress signs, or other kinds, may be put up to alert drivers that you're working, too.When...