Car Wash Workers have many unique issues with respect to workers’ compensation. Car Wash Workers perform varied tasks which place them at risk for injury. Car Wash Workers are exposed to chemicals and liquids which may place them at risk for injury. This article will discuss Car Wash Workers and the job tasks that place… Continue reading CAR WASH WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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HOTEL WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: HOTEL WORKERS SUSTAINING INDUSTRIAL INJURIES AND WORKERS COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hotel Workers are at risk for injury. They have demanding jobs that are time sensitive. There are many tasks that they perform that can cause musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, some workers use tools and materials which can place them at risk for skin and respiratory injuries. There was a study awhile ago which analyzed work… Continue reading HOTEL WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: HOTEL WORKERS SUSTAINING INDUSTRIAL INJURIES AND WORKERS COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SUN EXPOSURE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WORK INJURIES FROM OCCUPATIONAL SUN EXPOSURE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many Workers spend significant periods of time working outdoors. This outdoor exposure during working hours can be a cause of Occupational Skin Disease. If a cause of one’s Skin Disease is partially caused by work-related exposure, the Injured Worker is then able to make a claim for workers’ compensation claim and may be entitled to… Continue reading SUN EXPOSURE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WORK INJURIES FROM OCCUPATIONAL SUN EXPOSURE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“WET-WORK” EXPOSURE AND SKIN-RELATED INJURIES: DERMATITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Some occupations require workers to perform tasks involving liquids. Some occupations involve workers immersing their hands in liquids throughout the day. This exposure to liquid is referred to in literature and in occupational studies as “Wet Work.” “Wet Work” Exposure encompasses activities of frequent contact with liquids. This “Wet Work” Exposure can lead to the… Continue reading “WET-WORK” EXPOSURE AND SKIN-RELATED INJURIES: DERMATITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Skin Conditions, Skin Diseases & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
California Workers’ Compensation Law covers injuries and illnesses to one’s entire body. There are a number of Skin-Related Conditions and/or Injuries that can be work-related. Per the Centers for Disease Control, it is estimated that more than 13 million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the… Continue reading Skin Conditions, Skin Diseases & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know