OSHA, the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, sets standards for workplace safety.  The agency believes that a strong safety culture is essential in preventing incidents of all kinds, from cyber attacks to broken bones....

When an individual files a health insurance claim in Arizona, the insurance company views this as a liability. The more money that insurance companies pay out to the customers that rely on them for coverage, the less they have left for profits. To reduce expenses,...

When it comes to repetitive stress injuries on the job in Arizona, you may hear a lot about ergonomics. This is not a tool or a new policy. Medline Plus explains that ergonomics is the process of looking at your body while at work to find the best conditions to reduce...

Having a loved one suffer a catastrophic injury can be devastating beyond the anguish you feel for the pain and suffering that they are forced to endure. Even if they are able to survive their injuries, they may never be the same person they once were, which could...

Some injuries are more severe than others, and for Arizona workers, they can mean not making a full recovery. When a workplace accident leaves your life significantly altered, you may wonder how you will manage. Catastrophic injuries are the most serious. They prevent...

Work accidents occur all the time. Most are minor and do not cause severe harm to the individual. Serious accidents often make the news in Arizona because they are uncommon. However, there is one type of accident that can be minor or severe, and it happens all the...

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that protects your right to recover compensation in the event that you sustain an injury on the job. However, state laws vary on which employers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance. According to the Industrial...

As someone who makes your living on an Arizona construction site, you are likely well-versed in the many dangers and hazards that exist in your line of work. You may, too, have suffered minor, moderate or serious injuries at some point during your career, and you may...

Firefighters are heroes in every community they serve in Arizona. They risk their lives running into burning buildings and drag out people and pets who would have lost their lives if these brave men and women were not there doing their jobs. It is very difficult to...

Burn injuries can be among the most severe and painful injuries that people in Arizona have to deal with. While more mild burns can typically be treated at home, moderate to severe burns should definitely get medical attention from a professional. By learning about...