Business owners and homeowners throughout Rhode Island are understandably proud of having immaculate yards. Those needing more time to do their yard work sometimes leave these tasks to professionals. Unfortunately, there's always a possibility that a company's next...
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Staying safe while working outdoors
The summer months in Rhode Island have the potential to feature hot temperatures as well as high levels of humidity. If you work outdoors, you may also have to account for thunderstorm hazards such as high winds, lightning and hail. Fortunately, there are steps that...
What if my workers’ comp benefits are denied or delayed?
After a serious work-related injury, it can feel comforting to know your employer has workers' compensation insurance as required by Rhode Island law. But if you assume your employer will be there for you if you get hurt at work, you might have to think again....
Tips for construction site ladder safety
Construction companies in Rhode Island are responsible for taking protective measures to keep their workers safe. However, construction site accidents are common. And a significant amount of those accidents involve falling from ladders. Safely using a ladder Ladders...
How Daylight Savings Time affects workplace injuries
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the spring and summer months and back by one hour during the fall and winter months. While it was originally introduced to save energy and make better use of daylight, recent...
Workers’ compensation in Rhode Island
If you get hurt on the job in Rhode Island, you may wonder if you are eligible for workers’ compensation. Each state has a unique approach, so you must understand how it works. Prevent on-the-job injuries It does not matter if you work in a nursing home or factory,...
Employers can prepare to help workers struck by cardiac arrests
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to prepare for workplace medical emergencies. The specific rules regarding workplace first aid supplies varies by industry, but most employers in Rhode Island need supplies and trained first aid...
Thousands of workers suffer eye injuries every day
Figures from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reveal that about 2,000 workers in Rhode Island and around the country suffer eye injuries that require medical treatment each day. These injuries are usually caused by foreign objects that get...
Understanding workplace back injuries in Rhode Island
Workplace accidents occur every day, and back injuries are some of the most common. If you experience a back injury at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation, a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who get injured while working. How do...
Four of the most dangerous jobs in Rhode Island
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics "Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities" report from 2020 shows that Rhode Island had the fewest worker fatalities in the U.S. that year. However, there are jobs that are more dangerous than others. Construction jobs This job involves a...