Holding a steady job in Arizona can present many challenges. Getting back to work following an illness or injury can be one of them. You may feel that you are getting back too soon. As a result, you may still be suffering from the ongoing effects of your recent...
Landscaping is one of the most physically demanding jobs in Arizona, so it’s not surprising that it can lead to injuries. Even workers who have years of experience can have accidents. These are the most common landscaping injuries and tips on how to prevent them....
Doctors define any condition where a person has trouble disassociating themselves from that disturbs well-being as trauma. When a person's brain cannot find a way to escape, they can experience traumatic shock. Doctors in Arizona broadly divide traumatic shock into...
You can develop a musculoskeletal disorder doing any type of job since this disorder relates to your muscles, nerves and/or tendons—which you use in just about any job. Even when you're working at a computer the entire day, your hands, wrists, arms and back undergo...
Around 5,000–6,000 repetitive stress injuries (RSI) occur in the Arizona workforce each year. Most of these incidents affect the back. These RSI statistics only include those that employers reported. More cases go undetected because of a lack of awareness. Know what...
Dollar General Stores and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are early in settlement talks to settle workplace safety violations. The administration has already levied over $15 million in fines against the company. The company operates approximately...
The prolonged usage of handheld power tools by laborers in Arizona can pose a risk of acquiring vibration-induced white finger. The severity of the symptoms tends to worsen with increased exposure to vibrations. In addition, individuals with pre-existing conditions...
Workers’ compensation is accident insurance that a company pays to protect them from financial liability when one of their employees gets hurt on the job. This insurance ensures that Arizona employees injured on the job won’t have to pay their medical fees or lose out...
Repetitive stress injuries are a part of life for many Arizona residents. From athletes to office workers, just about anyone can experience an overuse injury. You’re at risk if you engage in an activity that exposes your ligaments, bones, muscles and tendons to...
A misconception exists that workers' compensation only covers physical injuries. In Arizona, it is possible to file a workers' compensation claim based on a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the employee must provide compelling proof that the PTSD...
