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...
When you go to work, you expect your employer to provide a safe environment free of hazards. But workplace accidents still happen, and you can incur an injury that makes it hard to go back to your normal daily life. If you get injured at work, you can claim workers’...
One of the most common injuries you could sustain at work is the rotator cuff injury. According to Mayo Clinic, rotator cuff injuries may occur because of a single incident or repetitive overhead activity. If you have an occupation where you have to lift heavy items...
If you are injured in a traffic accident on your way to work, can you submit a claim for workers’ compensation benefits? The answer is maybe. It depends on the circumstances, and this is where you need to know about the “going and coming” rule. Understanding the rule...
Your work environment may have a range of workers. For example, you may have part-time and full-time employees, contractors and temporary workers. Of these groups, it seems the most at risk for an on-the-job injury are temporary workers. The Wiley Online Library...
