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Older health care workers have higher risk of injury

We’ve previously discussed the high risk of workplace injuries for health care workers in the United States. Health care workers suffer more workplace injuries compared to other industries, and a new study shows that older health care workers are more likely to be injured on the job. The study found that older workers in the… Read more

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OSHA investigating Salvation Army in Philly building collapse

It has been six months since the collapse of a Salvation Army building in Philadelphia. While people stopped to remember those who died and were injured in the collapse, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is continuing its investigation into the incident. A construction crew was working to demolish the building next door when a… Read more

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OSHA proposes rule to report workplace injuries, illnesses online

Workplace accidents can result in serious injuries and fatalities. That is why it is important for employers to make sure their workplaces are safe and free from hazards. Employers are supposed to keep track of workplace injuries and have a list of previous injuries and illnesses available to employees. Certain companies are also required to… Read more

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Safety groups want better protections for temp workers

Temporary workers face many hazards in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Permanent workers often receive more training and receive better benefits from their employers. Temporary workers, on the other hand, are just that: temporary. Many employers don’t take the time or effort to make sure these workers are prepared to safety perform their job… Read more

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More Pennsylvania residents applying for Social Security Disability

Nearly 400,000 Pennsylvania residents qualified for disability in 2011, and the numbers have grown from there. This follows a national trend of more Americans applying for disability payments, and being awarded them through Social Security. The CBO states that the numbers have tripled in the last 40 years. The Social Security Administration handles the disability… Read more

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What to know about OSHA workplace inspections

Workplace safety is an important issue for workers and employers. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen all the time in Pennsylvania. Many workplace accidents and injuries are preventable if only employers would follow safety standards and regulations like providing training to employers and making sure hazards in the workplace are reduced. Federal workplace safety and health regulations… Read more

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Martin Law listed among 2014 “Best Law Firms”

Martin Law is honored to have been ranked, for the 4th consecutive year, in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the following area: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Philadelphia, Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants Firms included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for… Read more

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OSHA issues online tools to reduce chemical exposure

Many workers are at risk for being exposed to dangerous chemicals while working in the United States. Workplaces that use dangerous chemicals are supposed to follow safety regulations and rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Unfortunately, OSHA’s guidelines for chemical exposure are lacking. A majority of the hazardous chemical exposure limits issued… Read more

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Ticket to Work Program

The Social Security Administration (SSA), which has served the most vulnerable Americans for decades, discovered years ago that some Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program participants were likely to receive disability benefits their entire lives. Many of these beneficiaries wanted to work, but were limited by SSA program rules which… Read more