Construction workers do some of the most dangerous jobs in Colorado. Every year, countless workers get injured on the job, and some of them die as a result. Therefore, it's very important for construction workers to be aware of the safety hazards that they face every...
Denver Workers’ Compensation Blog
Demolition accidents continue to claim lives
Accidents at construction sites are all too common in Colorado. This includes injuries and fatalities that take place during planned demolition operations. As a result, more workers are filing for compensation after they receive their injuries. This is a serious issue...
New workers: A higher accident risk
Residents of Colorado might want to learn more about workers' compensation and who is most at risk. A report from an insurance company in 2022 found that new workers had the highest risk of injury. This was for many occupations, although some industries had more...
Amazon warehouses are dangerous places
Millions of customers rely on Amazon for the delivery of products. Warehouse workers, drivers, and other employees put many hours on the job to get orders delivered on time. Unfortunately, the nature of the job comes with various injury risks. Colorado workers might...
How concerned are employees about workplace injuries?
Some jobs are more dangerous than others, but accidents could happen at any worksite. A roofer may spend years working from heights but never suffer harm while an office clerk could slip, fall and suffer a spinal injury. Perhaps all Colorado workers should feel...
Office employees receive workers’ compensation for eye injuries
The CDC says that around 2,000 on-the-job eye injuries occur each day in the United States. Colorado workers are a part of that statistic. Protecting your eyes at work seems simple enough, yet eye injuries occur at alarming frequencies. Construction workers receive...
Common workplace hazards among Amazon workers
In Colorado, Amazon workers perform a variety of tasks, including sorting and packing products, operating conveyor belts, and loading and unloading trucks. Unfortunately, these workers are exposed to multiple hazards that can lead to injuries. Ergonomic hazards...
The dangers of handling hazardous materials at work
Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who get injured or become ill as a result of their job. If you get injured while handling hazardous materials at work in Colorado, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits....
Avoiding common workplace injuries in Colorado
Getting injured at work is something that workers often try to avoid, but unfortunately, it does happen. The good news is that workers' compensation is in place to help such workers access benefits for medical expenses, lost income, and other related costs. Common...
The basics of workplace back injuries in Colorado
Workplace back injuries are a very common type of workers' compensation claim. Many workers who get injured on the job can find themselves in a difficult position as it is not always possible to go back to work and earn an income. Common causes of workplace back...