On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Sep 16, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction continues to be one of the most hazardous industries for Pennsylvania workers. In 2019, the state’s workers’ compensation board received 9,906 reports of construction injury or illness, according to an annual report. The injury rate indicates construction...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Jul 19, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Of all the job hazards that employees face every day, one problem that’s shared all over is the issue of intentional violence. There are roughly two million reports of workplace violence every year, and they result in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries....
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Jul 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries have reached the point that nearly everyone in the United States either was injured on the job, has a family member who suffered a work injury or at least knows someone who has suffered. People have started classifying jobs as “safe” or “unsafe”...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | May 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
What can you do in seven seconds? Pour a cup of coffee to bring back to your desk? Ask a coworker how their weekend went? Check your email to see if there are any updates or notices from your supervisors? If you’re at work, not a lot gets done in seven seconds....
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Apr 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania is serious about trying to protect its road crews. As workers start gearing up for the spring roadway repairs, state officials are getting aggressive about fining drivers who exceed the posted speed limit or exhibit otherwise reckless behavior in...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Apr 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many work scenarios require head protection. If you work in a field that requires a hard hat, it’s a good idea to double-check that your workplace is providing safe gear for you. Head injuries can be serious. Workers in the path of falling objects, in danger of...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Apr 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
When you think about “occupational injuries,” you probably think mostly about broken bones, injured backs and damaged hands. You probably don’t think about dermatological injuries — even though they’re very common. According to the National Institute for...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Mar 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
When it comes to safety equipment, nothing is more important for those who work at heights than fall protection. Some safety systems focus on reducing the chances of a fall — using railings, for instance, or making sure ladders are tall enough — while some...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
For the ninth consecutive year, fall protection – general requirements appeared as OSHA’s most cited violation in 2019. Training requirements for fall protection also made the cut, coming in at number eight. Fall protection refers to OSHA’s standard of protection...
On behalf of Gieg Law Offices LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Volunteer first responders provide valuable services to the community, but they aren’t always given the benefits they need in exchange for those services. One area that leaves a lot to be desired is the state’s workers’ compensation laws. As it stands now, volunteer...
