Baltimore residents recently experienced traffic disruptions and brief water outages due to a construction mishap. While working to replace a gas line, construction crews struck an unmarked water main, leading to an explosive ejection of steam north of the struck water main. The Baltimore fire department reported that four workers were treated for injuries, with…
Read MoreEveryone copes with the summer heat in their own way. Lighter clothes, electric fans, air-conditioning, or a relaxing swim can keep you cool and comfortable. We’ve already touched on the dangers of heatstroke in a previous post on this blog. But did you know that rising temperatures can pose a serious threat in the workplace?…
Read MoreSome residents of Richmond, Virginia found themselves without power last Wednesday, though likely didn’t understand why. The answer is unfortunately tragic, and could have been more so. A construction worker at a site in downtown Richmond came into contact with live power lines while operating a scissor lift. Thanks to the quick thinking of a…
Read MoreA common myth about worker’s compensation is that it only really applies to dangerous professions, such as mining, construction, or factory work. But this is simply not the case! While laws vary from state to state worker’s comp applies to most American working people. It makes no difference whether your workplace is a job site…
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