Workers' compensation was created for the protection of employees when they have been injured. In fact, compensation may be provided to an employee even if it was his or her fault the accident occurred. However, that does not mean that Oklahoma and other states in the...
Health care is a risky industry
People in Oklahoma understand the physical risks that come with working in the trades or joining the military. But they may not understand that health care careers often lead to serious injuries too. For example, nursing home caregivers often have to lift or...
Study shows that the night shift is the most dangerous
Workplace injuries in Oklahoma can happen any time. But as one study has revealed, these accidents are more likely to happen at night. The study was conducted by a student at Princeton University. To complete his research, he gathered workers' compensation claims that...
How to safely lift heavy objects at work
When you got your job, it said you needed to be able to lift 50 pounds. You’re in fairly good physical shape, but a few days on the job shows you that there could be some risks involved here. You have to do a lot of heavy lifting, and it puts a strain on your body. ...
Cell phones in the workplace could increase the risk of accidents
Your employer made the decision to allow workers to keep their phones on them, but you weren’t happy about it. Some of the younger employees were always checking them, even when they should have been paying attention to heavy machinery that was in use. You talked to...
Can you get workers’ compensation for job stress in Oklahoma?
Workers’ compensation is designed to alleviate the financial and medical burdens a worker can face when they’re injured on the job -- but not all injuries are treated alike. Even though workplace stress is a major factor for some employees, mental health conditions...
Ladder placement drastically impacts safety
Ladder falls remain one of the most dangerous and common events that workers experience every year. As such, much has been done to ensure that ladders are designed properly and that workers know how to use them safely. For instance, workers are told to always have...
Pushing yourself too hard is a leading cause of work injury
Many Americans, especially those in blue-collar careers, pride themselves on being tough, which can include a willingness to work through the pain when the job starts to hurt. Physical jobs can often mean discomfort as part of your daily work, but there can also be...
I suffered a work injury – but the accident was partly my fault
No workplace is risk-free. Whether you’re a mechanic on an industrial site or typing at an office desk all day, there is a chance you suffer an injury. Even in situations where the injury is not serious, you may still require some time away from work to recover. This...
My back hurts. Can I claim worker’s compensation?
No one dies of a back injury at work. Yet, back injuries do cause “a significant amount of human suffering, loss of productivity, and economic burden on compensation systems,” according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You have probably...
