Many businesses in Colorado involving physical work and power tools have implicit hazards. Machine shop workers have more to worry about than those in other industries regarding serious injuries when they operate equipment incorrectly or without proper training....
Most people think of workplace injuries affecting workers on construction sites and in other dangerous settings. However, even those who work in Colorado offices can suffer on-the-job injuries. Office workplace injuries are preventable Although many workers in offices...
Trucking is a difficult job for residents from the Denver, Colorado area. In addition to working typically long hours, it’s common for on-the-job injuries to develop. One of the most common affects a trucker’s shoulder. How common are shoulder injuries in truckers?...
Although many jobs are considered generally safe in Colorado, there are still some risks that workers face every day. One of the most common risks is a back injury. Back injuries can happen in most workplaces, and it's important to know how they occur and what to do...
Colorado employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their workers. This may mean providing eye washing stations, goggles and other tools to help keep your eyes free from harm. However, there are steps that you can take to minimize your risk of harming your...
Many workplaces in Colorado come with their share of occupational hazards. One of these may be a type of injury that comes about due to the strain on your body from excess repetition. If you are noticing symptoms of this type of injury, you need to take action. This...
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...
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...
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....
Manufacturing workers are often exposed to many different hazards on the job, including heavy equipment, dangerous chemicals and more. While workers' compensation is available to you when you get injured on the job, it's always important to protect yourself since your...
