Sometimes the injuries first responders suffer on the job do not show up as easily as a burn or a broken bone. Dealing with high-stress and life-and-death situations, first responders may develop post-traumatic stress disorder due to their work. As they would if they...
Having an accident at work that causes you a serious injury can be devastating. You cannot work or make money, so you rely on workers’ compensation to help you get by until you heal and can return to your job. You may wonder, though, if you will have a job to return...
Like most people in Florida, you likely feel a good deal of pride in representing the company you work for. That pride no doubt stems from gratitude on your part for your employment and salary. Some might assume that gratitude causes you to feel reluctant to initiate...
In Florida, workers’ compensation laws protect employees from workplace injuries and illnesses. Workers’ compensation holds an employer accountable for workplace incidents with insurance coverage that pays medical bills, lost wages and other associated expenses....
You have options for compensation after an accident at work, but depending on the injury you may have a long road of recovery ahead of you. When it comes to severe spinal cord injuries, there is a possibility that you have an entirely new normal to get used to. You...
Among other physical hazards, individuals working in hair salons and barbershops face risks of serious injury from prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, formaldehyde contained in hair products presents...
Making your living as a Florida cosmetologist may be hard on your body. You may spend the majority of the day on your feet, and you may, too, find yourself performing the same sorts of tasks over and over again. Doing so has the potential to cause repetitive strain...
Crush injuries are one of many risks that workers in a variety of fields face. After all, the only thing you need is a heavy object and the possibility for an accident to occur. But what exactly are crush injuries? How do they impact the body? And what should you know...
If you are a hairstylist, aesthetician, barber, beautician, nail technician or another kind of cosmetologist, you may be at risk of contracting work-related injuries. Cosmetology may not possess the same association with high injury rates that industries like...
As a hairstylist, you spend hours on your feet, wielding various tools for your client's hair. Your posture and equipment factor into how well you feel after a shift. Your job can lead to workplace injuries. According to Allure, practicing cosmetology can cause damage...
