If you work in the construction industry, you are probably no stranger to hard hats. Regardless of whether your employer has a policy that requires you to wear one, you rely on your hard hat to protect your head from injury. Therefore, your hard hat is one of your...
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Workers’ Compensation
How does a back injury affect you?
Most adults will experience some form of back pain at some point in their life. This may come from an injury received at work, even if someone does not work in a physically demanding environment. It is important to understand how these back injuries can affect...
Who may request a second opinion in workers’ comp?
Filing a workers’ compensation claim may get you the coverage you need for your medical bills after a workplace injury. Going to a doctor to diagnose your injury or illness is important to establish the validity of your claim. Still, your employer or the insurance...
What injuries does workers’ compensation cover?
Workers' compensation will help you to get benefits when you suffer an injury on the job. This insurance program is something your employer pays for, and it provides you with help on a no-fault basis. The whole idea is to help avoid lengthy and costly court battles...
How may injured oil and gas workers obtain relief?
The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Code requires employers to cover injuries from job accidents. Even if you face high risks working for an oil or gas company, an on-the-job injury qualifies for workers’ comp benefits. Your employer’s insurance pays for job-related...
Who is involved in a workers’ compensation claim?
Filing a workers' compensation claim sounds easier than it sometimes is. Giving yourself the best chance at a satisfactory outcome requires you to pay attention to all of the little details. What you may not realize is that filing a claim involves the input of more...
What do you know about common office hazards?
Because you work in an office, you likely do not think you face the same hazards as someone who works in construction or mining. It could surprise you to learn office workers have their share of safety risks to navigate. SafetySkills lists prevalent risks in the...
Does workers’ compensation cover all injuries?
Workers' compensation covers injuries you suffer while on the job. It will not cover certain situations. However, as long as you meet all criteria, it should cover all injuries. According to Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission, there are some situations where...
Medical issues related to machine shop work and power tools
The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration track accidents that result from workers operating on-the-job machinery. As noted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s website, work-related injuries account for about 18,000 abrasions...
Do mental injuries qualify for worker’s compensation in Oklahoma?
Jobs can have an emotional toll on those who work in dangerous fields, such as construction, oil and factory workers. The need for fast-paced labor and the constant pressure of working in hazardous conditions can harm their mental health, and mental injuries are...