Eyeing the threat of occupational cancers among firefighters, Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Feb. 6 that he is supporting bills in the state legislature that would allow firefighters to claim workers' compensation for certain types of cancer.Research has shown that...
Just like feathered accessories and square-toe shoes, it seems even speed cameras are making a comeback in Baltimore City. The cameras were shut down in 2013 for issuing erroneous tickets, but the city hopes that the updated cameras will not have the same...
Everyone seems to know something about workers compensation benefits - it's the rare person who knows everything. Here's a quick refresher on what is covered under Maryland's Workers Compensation Act:Temporary total disability benefitsIf an injury results in a...
Researchers with the Tree Care Industry Association found that in 2017, tree care workers in Maryland were among the most injured in the nation. While there are many reputable tree trimming businesses in Maryland, there are also some fly-by-night businesses that do...
If you employ a housekeeper, nanny, home health nurse or a gardener, you could be facing a huge gap in your insurance coverage. Maryland requires employers to pay workers compensation insurance. If an employee is injured on the job, whether they are at fault or not,...
Trucking deaths are up and experts are blaming driver training for the increase.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 840 truckers died on the roads in 2017, a 25 percent increase since 2011. The trucking industry sees an average of 26.8 deaths per 10,000...
Maryland contractor R.F. Warder Inc., was fined $275,000 in the June death of a 19-year-old worker in a sewage trench at Clifton Park in Baltimore.Kyle Hancock of Glen Burnie, Maryland, died while working in a 15-foot trench attempting to clear a line leading from a...
Vehicle rollover crashes cause serious - even fatal - injuries. Rollovers only happen in about three percent of car accidents, but they result in 30 percent of crash deaths. Rollovers can happen in an instant, but understanding why they happen and ways to minimize the...
Fall can be a dangerous time for pedestrians, as dusk becomes part of rush hour. The end of daylight savings time moves sundown right into the commute, meaning that drivers are forced to adjust to less ambient light and more light from headlights and streetlights. The...
Recently, the National Safety Council held their Congress & Expo, billed as the country’s largest gathering of safety professionals. As part of that, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their top 10 most frequently cited...
