From logging to fishing, New Hampshire residents fulfill some of the country's most dangerous jobs. It is rare that competent workers with dedicated managers are injured on the job, but employers must be ready to help anyone who has suffered due to difficult working conditions.
New Hampshire hospital fights an increase in worker injuries
4 workplace attitudes that can lead to injury
You can be the perfect worker and still get hurt on the job because someone else makes a mistake. In some occupations, you essentially put your life in your co-workers' hands. Even in office jobs and other "low risk" positions, you count on people around you to be safe.
Reducing ladder hazards on construction sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regularly finds that ladders lead to a high number of workplace injuries for construction workers. Though they are necessary equipment for the job, they increase fall risks, and falls are always the main way that workers are both hurt and killed in this occupation.
Explaining how workers' comp benefits can be used
Have you ever wondered what it is that workers' compensation benefits actually cover? We've heard the term a million times over in life but there aren't many people who actually know what it is the benefits cover. In today's post, we will take a look at what the benefits cover so you know how to use them in the event that you are injured or sickened while on the job in New Hampshire.
What are an employee's responsibilities with an injury claim?
When it comes to suffering an injury at work, employees have quite a bit of responsibility if they want to file a successful claim. Just know that access to workers' compensation benefits is never guaranteed. You likely won't receive benefits if you were injured at work while intoxicated, on drugs, while committing a crime or while breaking a company policy. So, what are the employee responsibilities when it comes to a claim?
What to do if you are injured while on the job
When you leave for work in the morning, you likely aren't thinking about what you have to do should you be involved in an accident on the job. This is especially true if you work in an office setting or profession where your job is not considered dangerous. Even though you might not work a dangerous job, you can still be involved in a workplace accident.
Identifying workplace hazards in New Hampshire
When you go to work each morning you shouldn't be worried about remaining safe unless you work in the fire service, EMS service or law enforcement. If you work in an inherently dangerous job, such as construction, shipbuilding, mining or any other similar profession, your safety could be in jeopardy. Here's how you can identify workplace hazards in New Hampshire.
Safety requirements for employers
State and federal laws require employers to provide their employees with a safe place to work. If an employer does not do so, then employees may file a report with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employees may also refuse to work in some cases.
Health risk associated with lead dust from firearms
Firearms safety is vital for all those who use guns for work or for fun. Many gun users take safety courses, training sessions and gun lessons to learn how to properly operate a firearm. You can practice safety as much as possible, but there is a silent issue out there that can cause health problems. That silent issue surrounds lead dust.
What should you know about workers' compensation claims?
You were at work when it happened: You fell off the scaffold and hit your head when you landed below. You suffered a head injury, and now you need months or years of recovery and rehabilitation.
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