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Forklift safety hazards include carbon monoxide poisoning

Forklifts are commonly used in the manufacturing and construction industry, making it vital that workers and employers in these industries understand the safety risks associated with forklifts. While many employers understand their duty to educate and train employees on how to drive forklifts, many employers and workers don’t understand the hazards of using forklifts and… Read more

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PA workers’ comp cases need medical testimony to prove illness

A recent court ruling by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board may have significant impact on future workers’ compensation cases filed in the state. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board ruled that injured workers who file a workers’ compensation claim need to establish how their workplace injury contributed to their subsequent illness. The board said… Read more

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Workers’ comp available for workers injured in car accidents

Car accidents remain a risk for everyone driving in Pennsylvania, regardless of if they are driving during work or not. However, a new report shows that more employees are filing workers’ compensation claims after being in a workplace accident. The report found that workers involved in car accidents are more likely to suffer more severe… Read more

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Are older workers more likely to suffer a workplace injury?

Older workers often face the stigma that they are more likely to be injured on the job and cost their employer more money. Are older workers more likely to be injured at work and if they are, what are employers doing to prevent injuries to older workers? More people are working longer and putting off… Read more

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Workplace accidents high in hydraulic fracking towns

Hydraulic fracturing or fracking has boomed in cities throughout the U.S., including in Pennsylvania. While there are still concerns over the environmental safety of hydraulic fracking, another issue has been added to the debate. A new study found that towns with hydraulic fracking operations for oil and natural gas have lead to an increase in… Read more

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Attorney Harris “Writing” Article Published

Attorney Maria E. Harris, recently had an article published in The Legal Intelligencer. The article, “The Significance of Writing in the Legal Setting” was published in the “Young Lawyers Supplement” to The Legal Intelligencer on Tuesday, January 22. In the article, Maria talks about being an attorney annd why the ability to write, proficiently, is… Read more

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Construction workers not reporting workplace injuries

Construction workers may face significant barriers after suffering a workplace injury. Workers who report their injuries may face consequences while other workers may be commended for pointing out a safety hazard. However, not many workers even feel comfortable reporting their injuries. A new study found that only 58 percent of construction workers reported either a… Read more

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Toxic exposure may cause asthma in workers

Many workers may still be affected by toxic exposure despite safety precautions and recommendations of using protective equipment, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Exposure to toxins and chemicals at work is causing more workers to develop asthma and other health complications. Asthma is one of the most common diseases… Read more

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Workplace fatalities decrease in Pennsylvania

Workplace accidents that cause fatal injuries may be declining in Pennsylvania, a new federal report stated earlier this month. Workplace fatalities in Pennsylvania decreased by 16 percent in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal workplace accidents and injuries accounted for 186 deaths in Pennsylvania in 2011, down from 221 workplace deaths in… Read more

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Temporary workers more likely to suffer workplace injuries

Temporary workers are more likely to be involved in a workplace accident, according to a new study by the Chicago School of Public Health. The risk for temp workers may only increase as more temp workers are used by U.S. companies. Temp workers have substantially increased during the last 20 years. In 1990, there were… Read more