As a worker in Kentucky, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits if you suffer an injury or illness that is directly related to your job. Although there's a misconception about workers' comp, a claim is not simply against your employer. There's a lot more...
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Are there common workers’ comp errors people make?
People might suffer injuries on the job even when they take great care to avoid any mishaps. Kentucky workers in all industries may file for workers' compensation after being hurt, but something goes wrong with the claim. A denial letter reveals the claim suffered a...
How often are workers’ comp claims denied in Kentucky?
The construction industry is showing a national rise in denying workers' compensation claims filed by employees. The rate of denials rose by 7% from 2013 through 2017, according to one risk-management firm. However, about two-thirds of the rejected claims wound up...
Workplace safety helps workers and companies
Food workers in Kentucky and throughout the country may face a variety of hazards in the workplace. These hazards can include being cut by knives, falling or being exposed to toxic chemicals. Those who work in other industries may also face some or all of these...
Risk for heart attack, stroke goes up with pesticide exposure
Kentucky residents should know that there is a link between pesticide exposure and certain medical conditions. From 1965 to 1999, the Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program observed the incidence of heart attack and stroke among nearly 8,000 Japanese-American men on the...
Addressing the danger of lead exposure on the job
Kentucky residents should know that not far from them, in the city of Newark, officials have been handing out bottled water to the residents after finding high levels of lead in the water. The National Resources Defense Council has even sued the city, claiming that...
Improving workplace safety in three steps
There are three steps that employers in Kentucky can take to improve workplace safety. These points can be helpful for workplaces in all industries. First, employers will want to consider indoor air quality. A poorly ventilated building can trap mold and pollen and...
DOL report uncovers flaws in OSHA reporting procedures
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration introduced strict new reporting rules in January 2015, but a recent report from the Department of Labor suggests that as many as half of the workplace deaths and serious injuries in Kentucky and around the country go...
Five summer safety hazards in the construction industry
Anyone in the construction field in Kentucky should be aware of the top safety hazards they face during the summer. The top five are given below, and one can immediately see how many of them are connected to each other. The first four are fatigue, heat-related...
Construction companies turning to new tech to improve safety
In Kentucky and elsewhere, construction remains one of the most dangerous industries regardless of the safety improvements that many companies have made. Even with the recent safety improvements, some companies are turning to new and upcoming technology, such as...