Permanent partial disability means that you are not 100% disabled, but still qualify for a certain percentage through worker's compensation on an ongoing basis. To get any type of disability benefits, there are steps you must follow to make it through the worker's compensation process....[More]
On the job, hearing is one of your most important senses. When it is lost, either partially or totally, it can affect how you do your job....[More]
All industries carry some level of risk in terms of hearing loss or other occupational hazards. The health care and social assistance sector are no different....[More]
Every job has risks. The extent of those risks will vary from one job to another, but it's important to know which occupations have the highest risk of injuries....[More]
Safety codes put out by OSHA and other organizations can be a nightmare for manufacturing companies. However, growing with the world of technology seems to offer some of the best answers to the problem....[More]
Hearing loss in the workplace has become a major concern for both health officials and employers who maintain work areas with louder than normal sound levels. The key to preventing hearing loss in the workplace is to provide protection for the ears....[More]
It is estimated that close to one-fourth of workers in the United States are exposed to high levels of noise in the workplace. The majority of those workers will eventually experience some degree of their hearing loss due to the noise they are exposed to....[More]
Your hearing is one of your most valuable senses. There are several ways you can protect your hearing, both on the job and at home. The workplace isn't the only place where loud noises occur, so making sure you have what you need to protect your hearing is essential....[More]
Work-related lung disease is one of the most common reasons for Worker's Compensation claims. If you work in an environment where airborne pathogens exist, your employer must provide you with protective gear to reduce your risk of damaging your lungs....[More]
Carpal tunnel is one workplace illness that can be prevented if the proper steps are taken. Although some people may be predisposed to the condition due to a previous injury, there are several things that can be done to reduce the narrowing of the carpal tunnel in the wrist and the cubital tunnel in the elbow....[More]
