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When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) comes to a business to investigate, it can make the determination that the owner needs to make changes. If the owner decides not to comply, he or she may face serious penalties that range from hundreds to...
You may think that a workers' compensation case is relatively straightforward, and for the most part, you're right. If you are hurt on the job and didn't intend to hurt yourself, your employer should accept and help you file a claim. There are times when you may want...
You were on the job when it happened; someone dropped a large piece of wood from above at the construction site, and that wood struck you in the head. You were rushed to the hospital, but you still suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. While you're making good...
It's no secret that work has the potential to be stressful. You go to work every day of the week, and sometimes you have to work overtime. You miss out on things you want to do during the week when you can't get off, and you have to work hard to make ends meet. All...
No one likes getting hurt, and it's particularly bad when your injury affects your work. That's why the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled its 14th annual Safety Break. This is a day in which employers are invited to learn about...
Imagine heading to work and getting out onto the floor. You're used to performing the actions of your job, but today, something's different. One of the guards was missing from the machinery, and now you've been caught in it. Besides the lacerations, there's a real...
The winter months can make workplaces much more dangerous than in the summer, fall or spring, depending on what the job is. Winter has its own hazards and safety challenges, which means you need to be extra careful when reviewing your work environment for risks. One...
If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, there are some steps you can take to appeal that decision. In general, if you're hurt at work and are the employee of the business, you should be covered by workers' compensation insurance. Applying for benefits...
When you have to walk home from school or a job, want to go for a run or bike at night or in the evening or early morning hours, it's important to make yourself as visible as possible. By becoming more visible, you reduce your risk of being involved in an accident. If...
The City of Portland is self-insured for workers' compensation, which means the city itself pays for the costs of injuries suffered on the job. The city also self-administers this coverage through its City Risk Workers' Compensation Team. When you seek medical...
