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Employers owe a duty of care to train their employees to operate heavy vehicles and powered industrial trucks. As noted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to provide a refresher...
Going to work everyday is likely a normal part of your daily routine most days of the week. But an unexpected accident can make it difficult or impossible to work and harm your ability to complete normal daily tasks, like driving, cooking, childcare and other...
Essential workers have been in the headlines for over a year now and their diligent service has left them vulnerable to many serious risks. According to the Connecticut Mirror, Connecticut's legislature recently proposed two bills known as the Essential Worker Rescue...
While a significant number of individuals are tied directly to a physical workspace such as an office, a warehouse or a factory setting, there are numerous occupations that keep their workers at the controls of a vehicle. Whether the entire shift is spent behind the...
While some people may become completely disabled after sustaining an injury, others may still be able to work. According to the Connecticut State Aging and Disability Services, workers' rehabilitation allows people to receive job training so that they can transition...
A work-related injury or illness can jeopardize your ability to work, sometimes permanently. Part of your rights as a worker in Connecticut is access to workers' compensation to provide support during your recovery. Knowing how to respond to your injury and how to...
After a job-related injury, workers may not know what to do or what options they have. Unfortunately, people often do not ask for help in this situation. Thus, they can make mistakes that could jeopardize the workers' compensation benefits they may deserve. Failing...
Every workplace has its share of dangers, but some dangers share commonalities no matter where you work. The risk of tasks that cause repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are one of them. But just what is an RSI? And what sort of damage can it cause? Can RSIs be serious...
Connecticut workers can apply for benefits through the state Workers' Compensation Commission after an injury at work or diagnosis of an illness resulting from workplace exposure. You must follow the proper procedures to maintain your eligibility for benefits. Review...
Any injury that requires a long recovery may leave you missing out on weeks or even months of wages. But when you suffer a spinal cord injury on the job, you not only have to content with the initial surgery and physical therapy — you need to tackle the long-term...
