Even if Louisiana residents do not have dangerous jobs, they still face the chance of being hurt while attending to their work-related duties. Workplace accidents can happen in any number of ways, and the workers themselves may not have had any control over it. For...
Workplace Accidents
Equipment a major cause of workplace accidents in many jobs
The reality is that anyone can suffer injuries from any job. However, some workplace accidents occur more often than others and can affect certain occupations more commonly than some. As a result, some Louisiana workers may be at greater risk of suffering serious or...
Workplace accidents: Workers electrocuted while hanging lights
During the holiday season, it is common for towns and cities in Louisiana and across the country to put up various decorations. Often, individuals can see sparkling lights hanging from buildings or strung from lamp post to lamp post to create a festive atmosphere....
Hotel collapse, like other workplace accidents, proves fatal
When a serious accident occurs, many people can be left stunned, and they can also suffer serious repercussions from the incident. Unfortunately, some workplace accidents can have this type of outcome, especially for the workers involved and their families. Injuries...
Personal Protective Equipment for construction sites
Employers and workers may greatly reduce the chance of injuries on a Louisiana construction site by following safety protocols and using proper equipment. Adequate Personal Protective Equipment is essential for every person who works on a construction site. There are...
How safe are Louisiana workplaces?
Workplace accidents can and do happen all over the country, and Louisiana is no exception. However, citing evidence from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Louisiana Workforce Commission, New Orleans CityBusiness reports that the rate of workplace...
How can I prevent struck by accidents in the workplace?
There are many dangers on a construction site and your employer in Louisiana works very hard to ensure you are as safe as possible. However, your employer can only do so much. You also need to do your part to keep yourself, your co-workers and anyone else on the site...
What is the most common office place accident?
Of all the workplaces in Louisiana that you would expect to be dangerous, an office would probably not be one of your first responses. However, serious injuries can take place in any workplace, including office buildings. In fact, according to Albert Einstein College...
Paying for work-related car accidents
Like most in Saint Charles, you likely make assumptions about certain situations in life. One of those may be that if you are in a car accident, your auto insurance will help pay for your accident expenses. Another may be that workers' compensation will cover the cost...
Preventing falls in a mine
If you are someone who works in the Louisiana mining industry or if you know a person who does, it is in your best interest to know how a miner can take a nasty stumble in a mine and the best precautions to take. Mines are dangerous places to work, and some of these...