Employees pay the price when productivity trumps safety at work Employers can hold workers to strict standards. Many will set goals, enforce workplace policies and dictate acceptable behaviors with the intention of maximizing productivity and profits. However, some go...
Workplace Accidents
Staying safe on Maryland waterways this season
Staying safe on Maryland waterways this season Boating season is upon us, which means people are getting out on the waterways more and more across Maryland. Whether you work on the water in your profession or you are a recreational boater, now is an excellent time to...
Preventing workplace equipment and machinery accidents
Whether you work in construction, manufacturing or auto repair, you may regularly use powerful machines and equipment. And unfortunately, at any time, these devices can cause devastating injuries. Too often, workers suffer burns, amputations or even death due to...
Returning to work after an accident comes with challenges
Recovering from a workplace injury can be frustrating and difficult. There can be medications to take, activities to avoid and countless doctor visits to schedule. Once you get through all this and are well enough to return to work, the hardest part could thankfully...
Preventable tragedies can occur when workplaces are unsafe
When workplace accidents result in severe, life-changing injuries, people often want to know if someone could have prevented them. The unfortunate truth is that many work-related injuries are preventable with safety protocols, proper training and the use of protective...
Are remote employees eligible for workers’ compensation?
For over a year, businesses across Maryland have had to adjust the way they operate to keep workers and clients safe in a pandemic. In that time, many companies have determined that what might have been a temporary need for employees to work remotely could be a savvy...
Restaurant workers must beware of serious burn risks
Workers in Maryland’s food service industry face a significant amount of stress. They work a fast-paced and demanding job. On top of that, a number of workers in this field are new to the working world altogether. The average age of restaurant employees across the...
Demolition: Another dangerous field for workers
It is not only construction work that involves risks to workers. The flipside of this industry – demolition – also puts workers at risk of occupational injuries. Construction and demolition workers face very similar risks on the worksite, but safety for demolition...
Electrical safety is a critical issue
We use electricity every day. We hardly give it a second thought at home, but it can pose considerable risks to workers on the job. It does not matter whether or not individuals work with electricity, they must ensure they do not overlook electrical hazards and the...
Logistics industry: Growing demand, growing danger
Over the years, the prominence of the logistics industry has skyrocketed. It has done especially well this past year, with many people ordering products right from their homes to avoid going out. Yet, the rapid growth of this industry as a whole has also led to many...
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