CAR WASH WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

“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