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  Work-related lung disease is one of the most common reasons for Worker's Compensation claims. If you work in an environment where airborne pathogens exist, your employer must provide you with protective gear to reduce your risk of damaging your lungs. Here are 7 jobs that are known to cause work-related lung diseases: Mining  – The dust from underground mines can cause black lung and other work-related lung diseases. Cleaning (Residential and Commercial)  – Constant exposure to toxic cleaning chemicals can erode the mucous membrane in the sinuses and lungs making you more susceptible to disease. Automotive and Transportation Industries  – Working in the automotive and transportation industries can result in exposure to petrol-chemicals and exhaust fumes that can damage the lungs. Restaurant Staff (Waitresses and Bartenders)  – In states where smoking is allowed in bars and restaurants, second-hand smoke is one of the biggest...

  The dangers of working in or near asbestos are well-known. For decades, employers have been forced to provide protection for their employees who must endure exposure to asbestos in the work environment. There will always be some risk of exposure, no matter how many precautions are taken. How Much Exposure Is Dangerous? Asbestos  occurs naturally within the environment. Everyone is exposed to it over the course of their lifetime, but the risk associated with natural exposure is minimal. When it comes to exposure within a work environment, exposure to 1 f/cc during any 30 minute period is above recommended limits according to OSHA standards. Compensation Anyone can file a claim to recover damages in an asbestos case. Even if you don’t know where or how much asbestos you were exposed to, you can still file a claim to gain the compensation you deserve. A qualified personal injury attorney can review your case and determine when and where the exposure occurred. How Lo...

  Safety codes put out by OSHA and other organizations can be a nightmare for manufacturing companies. However, growing with the world of technology seems to offer some of the best answers to the problem. The Use of Robotic Technology The use of robots can reduce the risk of workplace injury quite effectively. Robots can do many jobs that are too dangerous for humans. Going On Guard Safeguarding machines and the workplace is now the standard instead of the exception. By utilizing effective safety measures, companies can now remain in compliance with many of the newer, stricter standards and protocols. Laser Guidance Lasers are now being used to guide machines and to utilize brakes and other safeguards. The lasers are more effective and rule out the possibility of human error. Alternative Protective Measures Alternative Protective Measures are now being implemented in situations where old “lockout/tagout” protocols have started to become too time-consuming. Some of...

  Most Dangerous Jobs Injuries can take the form of  hearing loss , broken bones, chronic back injuries from excessive lifting, or  lung disease , just to name a partial list. The top 10 most dangerous jobs for 2018 are: Farmers, Agricultural Workers, Ranchers Structural Iron and Steel Workers Roofers Construction Supervisors Garbage Men and Recycling Workers Ground Maintenance Workers Truckers and Delivery Drivers Fishermen Pilots and Flight Engineers Loggers Not everyone who works in these types of jobs will receive an injury. Knowing the potential risks and taking actions will help in keeping you safe on the job every day. It will also ensure that you have access to the proper safety equipment you need to do your job. Gaylord & Nantais  are work injury attorneys who offer their clients the most thorough representation possible. If you get injured while on the job and are unsure of what to do next, calling an attor...

Whether you are injured on the job or on company property, your employer will most likely be required to pay for at least a portion of your medical bills. The amount of their liability will be determined by several factors, including whether you were injured during your shift or after you clocked out and left. If you were injured on the property after hours, you may have to prove their liability. Worker’s Compensation Coverage Injuries that occur while you are “on the clock” are covered by your  employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance . This policy is in place to help them absorb some of the financial responsibilities that result from paying your medical bills while you are off work. State law requires employers to have a Workers’ Compensation policy in place in case an  employee is injured on the job . Negligence or Intentional Harm If you are  injured in an accident  that involved a piece of equipment that your company knew was defective or malfunctionin...