Cranes are commonplace on construction sites in Mississippi and around the country. When workers use them properly, cranes facilitate progress on tough jobs. When something goes wrong, though, the potential for serious job-related bodily injury is high. ...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
What to expect when filing for workers’ comp in Mississippi
When you experience a work-related injury or illness, you can seek workers' compensation benefits. This program covers the costs of medical bills and other expenses. Your employer must have workers' comp insurance if the company has at least five employees. Review...
Keeping yourself safe from the heat at work
If you are working in the Mississippi sun, you could be putting yourself at risk for heatstroke and other heat-induced injuries. Heat-related illnesses can be very dangerous, yet these injuries happen all of the time. In just 10 to 15 minutes of intense labor in the...
Cumulative trauma disorders, and how to prevent them
Each year, thousands of workers in Mississippi and across the U.S. suffer from cumulative trauma disorders. Sometimes known as repetitive stress injuries, CTDs are caused by more than repetitive motions; they can be the result of continual vibrations, muscle overuse...
Established companies find benefits in ignoring worker safety
An international study has found that those companies that are best equipped to provide a safe workplace are more likely not to provide it. The reason, workers in Mississippi should know, is that it's cheaper for such companies to simply pay the fines for safety...
Take the proper steps to protect your workers’ compensation claim
If you sustain an injury at work, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, your employer cannot fire you if you report a work-related injury. Wrongful termination...
Nail guns are useful, but can cause serious work-related injuries
Like other construction workers around the country, those here in Mississippi can take advantage of a lot of equipment to help make their jobs faster and more efficient. One of those pieces of equipment is the nail gun. While this device can be a lifesaver, it can...
Observe ladder safety to avoid work-related injuries
Mississippi residents who work in construction may spend at least some of their time on a job site on a ladder. While they are useful tools, they also present the risk of falling. Failing to observe proper ladder safety could result in work-related injuries that...
Pursuing a third-party claim in a fatal workplace accident
Every job comes with risks. The difference is that, in many industries, the dangers are more apparent and prevalent. In other industries, workers and employers alike tend to forget about the hazards -- that is, until someone gets hurt. In fact, the possibility of a...
What happens during a VPP evaluation?
Voluntary protection programs (VPP) are implemented by employers as a preemptive measure to prevent injuries at their place of work. A VPP evaluation conducted by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) team must occur before a workplace is allowed to...
