An Irate Passenger stabbed a MTA Bus Driver’s left hand. It was reported that the two had gotten into an argument. As a result of the injury, the driver was taken to the hospital and was reportedly in stable condition. Nypost.com This article will discuss how this matter will be assessed as a work injury… Continue reading MTA BUS DRIVER STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #85
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LAUNDROMAT WORKER HAMMERED BY THIEF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #54
It is reported that a 70 Year-Old Laundromat Employee was attacked. A robber who was allegedly was trying to steal detergent grabbed a hammer owed by the business and struck the Laundromat Worker four times in the head. foxnews.com This article will discuss issues of elderly workers as well as head traumas. What Issues Come… Continue reading LAUNDROMAT WORKER HAMMERED BY THIEF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #54
ANGRY CUSTOMER + MACHETE + A DICK’S SPORTING GOODS STORE MANAGER = WORK INJURY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #53
A Dick’s Sporting Goods Store had quite an incident. A Customer, angry over the fact that he could not purchase a gun, reportedly took out a machete and slashed the Store Manager and 2 others. The Store Manager is reported to have serious injuries to his torso, arms, and head. It is reported that the… Continue reading ANGRY CUSTOMER + MACHETE + A DICK’S SPORTING GOODS STORE MANAGER = WORK INJURY: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #53
THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT (FECA) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Federal Government has its own Workers’ Compensation System. Thus, a Federal Government Employee, living in California, pursue FECA claims rather than filing California workers’ compensation claim. This article briefly details the Federal Employee’s Compensation Act (FECA) system and how it differs from the California State system. This article is cursory and not meant to… Continue reading THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT (FECA) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE QUEBEC BACK PAIN DISABILITY SCALE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
For both workers’ compensation treatment and evaluation, Injured Workers are frequently asked to fill out surveys concerning their medical conditions. The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS) is one of those surveys. This article will discuss how and why such scales are used within the workers’ compensation system, what is the Quebec Back Pain disability… Continue reading THE QUEBEC BACK PAIN DISABILITY SCALE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
AGE, PHYSICAL DEMANDING JOBS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: OLDER WORKERS AT RISK FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Labor Market in the United States is aging. As a result, Older Workers are performing a large variety of task within the Open Labor Market. Older Workers performing more tasks that make them at risk for work injuries. This is the case with respect to musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries are commonly known as orthopedics… Continue reading AGE, PHYSICAL DEMANDING JOBS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: OLDER WORKERS AT RISK FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW