There are many types of jobs, and some are more dangerous than others. Risky jobs have a high injury and fatality rate, and that's why they typically lead to workers' compensation claims. If you work in a high-risk environment, it’s important to take the proper steps...
If you've suffered a back injury in Colorado, you're not alone. Back injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries that lead to workers' compensation claims. Although it's not always possible to prevent back injuries, there are steps you can take to minimize...
Colorado is home to over a dozen airports, including one major international hub. Airport workers perform all different kinds of jobs in a constantly changing and sometimes hectic environment. Here are four of the most common airport worker hazards: #1: Slip-and-fall...
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...
Construction sites are a common source of injuries that lead to workers' compensation claims in Colorado. Although the focus on construction safety is on the rise, many construction workers are still exposed to certain hazards, which include the following. Falls As a...
Not many people like to go outside in freezing weather, but many workers don’t have a choice. Their chosen profession requires them to deal with the elements, including cold winds and freezing snow. Working outside comes with dangers, and those risks might increase...
Your work duties may require you to travel around town or even farther. You probably already know that you can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if you suffer an injury while working at your job site or traveling for work. But what if you suffer an injury...
PTSD is a mental health disorder that can occur after someone experienced or witnessed an event that threatened their life in Colorado. This may have happened while doing your job, which means that you may be wondering whether you're entitled to workers' compensation...
Workers could suffer injuries on the job any day of the year, but a review of existing data reveals that one day, in particular, appears to be the most dangerous date on the calendar for Colorado workers. Jan. 9 might leave some workers contacting a health care...
Truck drivers sustain more than 70,000 shoulder injuries each year, which really puts the physical stress of this profession into perspective. Jacking up a trailer requires you to position weighted equipment while using a crank to extend heavy landing gears. These...
