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Workers whose jobs take them outside may find themselves in need of workers’ compensation benefits this summer as temperatures hit all-time highs in states across the country, including Colorado. High temperatures may be responsible for cases of work illness this summer as workers struggle to stay cool while working. Suffering a heat-related injury while at…

When people hear the phrase carpal tunnel, most think of injuries associated with using a keyboard for a computer. But carpal tunnel syndrome can develop in any employee who does a lot of repetitive work. Employees at a correction facility have filed 59 new cases involving workers’ compensation. This not only includes cases of carpal…

For the many different types of professions, there are a number of different types of injuries that workers can sustain on-the-job. Many injuries have long-term and even permanent affects on workers, making it difficult to return to work and their way of life prior to the injury. Severe injuries can permanently change a worker’s life….

In December of last year, a post discussed some of the dangers of working at a ski resort after a ski-patrol director was killed in an avalanche. He had been working on a slope, trying to decrease the chances of an avalanche after a particular heavy storm that weekend. Generally, ski resort workers are often…

Last week, a Colorado man who worked at an equipment company was killed after an accident at work. Emergency responders initially got the call in the afternoon. By the time they were able to get to the accident scene, it was too late. Workplace injuries can cause serious health problems and even death. In some…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA, exists for a few reasons, one of which is to ensure the employers are maintaining safe and healthy work environment for their employees. In order to accomplish this goal, OSHA regulates employers and work environments and also provides training on workplace safety. In July of…