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COMMON WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on March 30, 2021

The Workers’ Compensation System is a Risk Management System.  It is designed to payout benefits for work-related injuries.   Therefore, it is very important for the industry to identify what types of injuries and occupations have high risk of injury. The US Government has a Bureau of Labor Statistics which identify both common injuries and what occupations are at risk for injury.  On 11/4/20, statistics were issued for the year 2019. This article will discuss common work-related injuries, occupations which have high rates of incidence for work injuries and other information. What are Common...

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Injured Workers and Medical Releases: Insurance Companies Requesting Releases and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know

Posted on March 29, 2021

Injured Workers are frequently requested by Insurance Carriers to sign medical release forms.   These releases are also requested by Attorneys who represent both Injured Workers and those who represent Insurance Companies. This article will discuss workers’ compensation discovery, medical releases, the different types of medical releases, and why insurance carriers and attorneys request medical releases. What is Discovery? “Discovery” is a legal term. It essentially means “information gathering” within a legal system. Legal systems, such as the California Workers’ Compensation System...

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NURSES: DOES YOUR WORKING SHIFT MATTER?  MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, SHIFT CHOICE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on March 23, 2021

Nurses are at risk for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSD.)  A study addressed whether a Nurse’s Work Shift impacted WMSDs. This article will discuss Nursing, Nursing Shifts, and how particular Shift Work may impact industrial injuries. What Are Nursing Duties? What Makes Nurse at Risk for Injury? Nursing Duties are physically demanding.  Patient care can require individuals to work in awkward positions and deal with individuals whose weight can shift at any moment. “WMSDs(work-related musculoskeletal disorders) in nurses are mainly caused by shifting patients (which includes helping...

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Thinking Too Much On The Job Can Get You Injured

Posted on March 15, 2021

Can thinking too much at work get you hurt? A new study investigated this issued of Cognitive Stress.  Cognitive Stress is the term used for thinking.  Commonly, people describe the term as “multi-tasking.” The study discussed the impact of cognitive load on an individual’s ability to perform secondary tasks. This article will discuss Cognitive Stress, Cognitive Stress’ impact on Workers, and the “Monday Morning Effect.” What Is Cognitive Stress? Cognitive Stress can also be described as Cognitive Load. For example, I can ask you to remember four numbers.  Then, I can ask you to...

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