If your job duties place you in a work zone near traffic, you need to recognize the hazards you face on the job. Every year, work zone accidents cause many injuries and a lot of workers also lose their lives in these accidents. Work zones are especially hazardous for...
Year: 2017
Year: 2017
Should you get a lawyer for your disability claim?
If you plan to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, many factors contribute to the success of your claim. The SSDI claim process can be confusing, intimidating and overwhelming. Understanding the disability insurance application Many people think applying...
¿Puedo cambiar de médico sin comprometer mi reclamo de compensación laboral?
Nomás ocurre una lesión en el trabajo, siempre el primer y más importante paso es conseguir asistencia médica. Sin embargo, pueden existir distintas razones por las que usted considere que el médico que le atiende no es la mejor elección para usted. Algunas señales de...
Manufacturing hazards and how to avoid them
Manufacturing is one of the most important industries in the country, but also one of the most hazardous because of the materials and equipment involved. Your employer has a responsibility to mitigate these hazards to the extent possible to provide a safe working...
4 safety tips for warehouse workers
Staying safe while on the job is essential. When an injury occurs, you can lose your income, your health and your ability to return to work. If you are a warehouse worker, it is especially important that you protect yourself from harm. According to the California...
Do you need a different doctor?
The patient-doctor relationship that you hold with various medical professionals in your life will serve as some of the most important professional ties that you have. They treat you and should also protect your personal information, which you often need to share with...
What should your doctor explain about your work limitations?
After a workplace injury, you might worry about when you can get back to work. You may be fine if you are healthy enough to just work a limited job until you recover. This is where your treating doctor may give you important help. The California Department of...
¿Qué es el programa de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario?
El programa de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI por sus siglas en inglés) es uno de los programas del Seguro Social (SS) que brinda beneficios a las personas que tienen una discapacidad. El SSI paga beneficios a quienes tienen una discapacidad y no cuentan con...
What do you know about depression triggered by a workplace injury?
You recently suffered an injury while on the clock. You know you qualify for workers' compensation, and you know the extent of the harm you suffered, but did you and your physician overlook the accident's mental toll? EHS Today examines the connection between...
¿Qué pasa si no puedo regresar a trabajar por mi discapacidad?
Todos los trabajadores tienen el derecho a pedir compensación por cualquier herida que se hagan mientras llevan a cabo sus labores. Esta compensación se les da a los trabajadores heridos hasta que puedan regresar a trabajar. Sin embargo, puede suceder que la herida...