Workers' compensation and repetitive stress injuries
When people think of work injuries, many think of dramatic injuries such as a fall, but there are other types of injuries that can sneak up on a person called repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). RSIs are caused by having to do the same sort of action multiple times on a regular basis, perhaps even daily without sufficient breaks or training that would prevent such an injury. Some common RSIs include back injuries, rotator cuff injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tendonitis.
Important steps to take after a work-related injury
Is my injury work related?
How can I prevent a scaffold accident?
If you've been involved in a scaffold accident, you may be suffering or recovering from serious and debilitating injuries that prevent you from being able to perform your job duties. Even falls from very short distances can kill a person, cause catastrophic spinal cord damage or disabling head injuries. Let's take a look at a few things that every employer and employee should be doing to prevent these kinds of injuries.
