According to OSHA, there are more than 500,000 workers employed by labs in throughout the United States. Connecticut laboratory workers may face a variety of hazards such as walking on a busy loading dock or coming into contact with potentially toxic chemicals. They...
It is a contractor's responsibility to make sure that its workers have access to the training and tools necessary to keep them safe. A study revealed that most contractors in Connecticut and throughout the country use supervisors to conduct training courses....
Falls are the cause of many worker deaths in Connecticut, as elsewhere in the U.S., and falling is a factor in 33% of all construction worker deaths in particular. Work-related falls cost the nation about $7 billion every year in workers' compensation claims and...
Workers in Connecticut may be protected under new laws released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The aim of these regulations is to better protect indoor environmental quality during renovation and construction.These conditions affect both...
Suffering an on-the-job injury is no small thing. Depending on its severity, one of these injuries can knock an individual out of work while requiring him or her to seek out extensive medical care. The combination of lost wages and medical expenses can be financially...
Paying attention to changing road conditions and traffic signals is essential to ensure safe roadways for everybody on them, whether they are motorists, motorcyclists, pedestrians or workers. Failure to pay attention to construction zones, slow down when needed or...
When a Connecticut resident becomes injured during the course of his or her employment, they likely face medical bills that are difficult to cover. They may also have to take time off from work to recuperate from their injuries, which means they end up losing wages at...
While every job has its inherent risks, some jobs are more hazardous than others. For example, a construction site may pose more dangers, as heavy machinery is being operated and heavy items are being moved around. Connecticut residents working hard to make ends meet...
It is important for injured workers in Connecticut to have the information they need about how the workers' compensation process works in Connecticut and how it can help them. This includes knowing about reporting requirements and what their employer is required to do...
Workplace injuries can happen to just about anyone in Connecticut. While a construction worker may fall from a height or a factory worker may be injured by a piece of machinery, even office workers could be injured lifting something or could suffer repetitive stress...
