Back pain and injuries are a frequent concern in the Arizona workplace. These injuries can range from minor aches and pains to debilitating conditions leading to long-term disability. Therefore, employers and employees need to understand the causes of workplace back...
All workers deserve to feel valued and their safety protected by their employers. Sadly, some Arizona employees are subject to unsafe working conditions that cause accidents and serious injuries. Amazon has been fined for that very issue. Amazon found in violation of...
In Arizona, many work in an office where they use a computer all day and might have pain in their wrists, forearms, or shoulders. Should you immediately be concerned that it is a repetitive strain injury? Repetitive strain injury and diagnosis A repetitive strain...
A repetitive stress injury occurs often to athletes who constantly perform the same movements. A serious injury could affect the growth of a young child's body, and a young, injured athlete may never be allowed to compete again in Arizona. Many of the injuries occur...
Vibration, repetitive motion and compression can cause repetitive stress injuries in the musculoskeletal or nervous systems. Office and assembly line workers are more prone to get these injuries, but they can happen to anyone living in Arizona. These injuries can...
No employee wants to get hurt, but many suffer injuries from accidents and other mishaps. An Arizona worker might wish to file for workers' compensation benefits, hoping to receive financial support to deal with their days of missed work. Knowing the steps in the...
Truck drivers face many hazards while driving along Arizona’s highways. Fatigue, poor road conditions, and careless motorists are just some of the challenges that they must contend with. Shoulder injuries are another hazard. Why are shoulder injuries so common?...
Anyone diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury (RSI) in Arizona will attest to the ongoing discomfort and significant inconvenience they can cause. However, not everyone has a solid grasp of exactly what these types of injuries are, how they occur, how they are...
Workers who become injured on the job in Arizona are entitled to draw workers' compensation. This money paid by an insurance company helps you provide for your family. As you begin to heal, the doctor may allow you to return to work with restrictions. Your primary...
Machine shop workers in Arizona have difficult jobs. Unfortunately, the nature of their work makes them more likely to suffer workplace injuries. Repetitive motion injuries Machine shop workers are required to perform repetitive motions in their jobs. They also have...
