There's always a risk of getting injured at your workplace in Rhode Island, regardless of your job But there are positions that are prone to more injuries than others. Here are the four main causes of workplace injuries, depending on your job type. Overexertion...
Month: December 2023
Which occupations cause the most time off due to injury or illness?
Workplace injuries and illness occur everywhere, and workers' compensation laws may vary across states. In Rhode Island, the law requires every employer to pay benefits for any employee injured on the job, regardless of who caused it. However, sometimes, it is simply...
Workers’ comp and violence in the workplace
Workers' compensation can provide financial support for a Rhode Island resident after suffering an injury on the job. Although many people may assume that workers’ compensation is only awarded for slip and fall accidents or repetitive motion injuries, it can also...
Amazon warehouse worker survey suggests that injuries are common
Rhode Island residents may be aware that the online retail giant Amazon has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration several times in recent years because of unsafe working conditions in its warehouses. Amazon is America’s second largest...