Getting severely injured at work can be a life-altering experience, potentially forcing you to stop working for long durations while receiving medical care. Fortunately, workers' compensation can offer benefits to help provide financial support during this challenging...
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Safety hazards in the crane industry
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...
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...
The most common construction site accidents
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...
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....