Construction is one of the most demanding, risky professions in Rhode Island. Considering the heavy work involved in the field, it’s no surprise that many workers suffer injuries. Slips, trips and falls and falls from heights Slips, trips and falls occur on...
Workers’ Compensation
Certain jobs pose a higher risk for occupational diseases
Any job can place Rhode Island workers at risk of an injury or illness. With occupational diseases, the symptoms might take time to manifest. Once someone is diagnosed as suffering from health problems due to their work, they should consider filing for their rightful...
Can remote workers get workers’ compensation benefits?
A growing number of Rhode Island residents are working from home. For many, this is a convenient alternative. However, there might be questions about what happens if they are injured on the job and seek workers’ compensation benefits. Remote workers and workers’...
NCS announces expansion of MSD grant program
Musculoskeletal disorders like carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears and back sprains and strains cost private sector employers in Rhode Island and around the country about $17 billion each year. To help prevent these injuries, the National Safety...
Job-related hearing loss
Many people do not consider hearing loss when they think about workplace injuries. However, hearing loss can be caused by an employee's working conditions and be both preventable and permanent. Rhode Island employers and workers alike need to understand the causes of...
Three tips for avoiding injuries that result from being hit by objects at work
Rhode Island is full of hard-working people, many of whom work in the construction, warehouse and manufacturing industries. Workers in these fields must watch out for struck-by injuries. These injuries typically involve an object moving quickly and hitting a person....
The 4 main causes of workplace injuries in Rhode Island
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...
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...