Many workers in Rhode Island have physically demanding jobs that put them at risk of accidents. Even with safety protocols, the crane industry presents certain hazards. These are the most common and how workers can stay safer. Crane safety hazards One of the most...
Month: April 2024
Occupational diseases can be debilitating
The Rhode Island workers’ compensation program provides financial assistance to people who are injured in workplace accidents, and workers who develop job-related illnesses can also apply for benefits. There are many kinds of occupational diseases, but most of them...
BLS releases 2022 workplace fatalities report
The number of workers killed in on-the-job accidents in Rhode Island and around the country increased by 5.7% in 2022 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A report released in December 2023 by the government fact-finding agency revealed that 5,486 workers...