A one-of-a-kind recovery center in Maryland does what no other facility in the country can: focuses solely on the mental, emotional, and physical needs of active, injured, and retired firefighters suffering from work-induced post-traumatic stress disorder.The IAFF...
Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries can be life-changing
In labor intensive jobs it can feel like injuries are a part of life. While heavy equipment and manual labor are more suited to injury than stationary work, the fact is that many injuries are avoidable with the right training and equipment, regardless what type of...
Workers’ Memorial Day: How is Maryland doing on worker safety?
Every year on April 28, government agencies and unions recognize Workers’ Memorial Day to remember people who have died in the course of employment as well as those who have been injured or become ill from work. It is a day to renew commitment to safe...
Maryland Workers’ Compensation: Restaurant burn risk
The first week in February is the American Burn Association's Burn Awareness Week. In recognition of the serious and sometimes life-changing impact of burns, we will talk about work-related burns and electrocution. Burn injuries, if they arise out of and occur in the...
Construction site debris can cause an accident
Do you work in the construction industry? Do you find yourself on construction sites almost every day of the week? If so, you know just how important it is for the site to remain as clean and organized as possible.Even though workers attempt to avoid clutter and...
What’s the best way to treat a deep laceration?
Suffering a deep laceration on the job can be scary. Not only does this require immediate attention, but you realize that it could have a long-lasting impact on your physical wellbeing as well as your appearance.There are many first aid steps you can take to treat a...
Food industry workers face repetitive motion injuries
Like many other kinds of industries, the food industry uses factories and conveyor systems to package, monitor and manufacture products. Some of those facilities, slaughterhouses, can be particularly difficult work.Slaughterhouse workers face injuries on the job; they...
Programs to prevent work musculoskeletal disorders
A work-related musculoskeletal disorder can keep a person away from his or her job for an extended period of time. Furthermore, this can cause a lot of pain and discomfort.While some companies are behind the times, others have come to realize the seriousness of...
Things to know about carpal tunnel syndrome
Many people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, but unless you have experienced the pain it is difficult to understand just how bad it can be.Imagine this: You are sitting at your desk, attempting to work, but you cannot seem to shake the numbness, tingling, and...
What’s the difference between workers’ comp and disability?
If you are injured on the job or become ill due to working conditions, there is no denying the fact that your financial situation could be impacted. It is important to understand your legal rights, including how you can receive compensation until you are able to...
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