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TEACHER THROWN AGAINST WALL: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #118

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Per the nypost.com, a Middle School Teacher was thrown against a wall.  She apparently was trying to break up a fight.  She was thrown aside by one student who proceeded to deliver more punches. Criminal charges have been brought against one of the students.  These charges included communicating threats. Topic Discussion This article will discuss… Continue reading TEACHER THROWN AGAINST WALL: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #118

KNEE AND HIP INJURIES, OSTEOARTHRITIS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AS RISK FACTORS FOR WORK INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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There is no requirement that the causes of a work injury has to be 100 percent industrial. There are some medical conditions that can have a work-related component to them.  In other words, they are only partially caused by job duties.   Osteoarthritis (OA) can be that type of industrial injury.  OA is a common form… Continue reading KNEE AND HIP INJURIES, OSTEOARTHRITIS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AS RISK FACTORS FOR WORK INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW