Putting in a proverbial "hard day's work" is troubling for many of Denver's workers who suffer the impact of strenuous labor on the body. Not all physical problems come from cumulative stress, either. One bad day is all it takes for an unexpected accident to cause...
Denver Workers’ Compensation Blog
Welders experience unique workplace injuries
Workers' compensation claims are often employment specific with respect to the claimed injury. A prime example in Colorado is construction workers who regularly suffer back injuries and other workers who do significant heavy lifting while on the job. Certain...
What is considered the exclusive remedy in workers’ comp claims?
People unfortunately often experience an injury on the job. Pain, suffering, medical bills, and lost income could affect a worker significantly, even when the recovery period is short. Thankfully, Colorado law allows for seeking filing a claim for workers'...
Could cold weather bring increased worker-safety risks?
Many professionals find themselves dealing with the elements. In Colorado, the temperature could take a downturn, and snow may fall. Working in cold weather might be more than uncomfortable. Doing so might put someone at risk for an injury, possibly a severe one....
Preventable forklift accidents
Those who have worked within a warehouse before understand the importance of safety. This is especially important for those who operate a forklift on a daily basis. In fact, Colorado and other states have laws in place on how a forklift should be operated and who can...
Chemical exposure in the workplace
Most businesses deal with potentially harmful chemicals. It's important for employees to know how to prevent chemical exposure from happening and how to handle it when it does occur. In the following article, you will learn in greater detail about the main causes of...
How to stay safe while working outdoors
It isn't uncommon for temperatures to drop well below freezing during the winter months in Colorado. Furthermore, you are likely to encounter snow, ice and other obstacles while attempting to work outside at any point between December and March. Let's take a look at...
Workplace death rates stay steady
About 3.5 workers per 100,000 die from accidents that happen while on the job in Colorado and the rest of the nation. That is a fairly steady rate mostly due to the nature of the riskiest jobs and the types of recurring accidents that claim lives. Workers'...
Controlling toxic exposure on a production line
Factory workers in nearly every industry face exposure to toxic chemicals on almost every shift. From cleaning solvents to machine degreasers, workers risk damage to the skin, lungs or eyes that could lead to chronic disabilities or life-threatening conditions....
Emergency medical services workers face significant risks
Emergency medical services workers are at risk of injury on each shift. Not only do they put in long hours that can lead to working while fatigued, they have physically demanding duties. All of these conditions combine to create situations that can lead to injuries....