Someone hurt on the job could face a variety of challenges. They may not be able to return to work for some time, especially if they have pursued a blue-collar profession. Injuries might prevent someone from performing key job functions and may require rest if someone...
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Anchorage Alaska Workers’ Compensation Blog
What are the top workplace safety risks for Alaskan fishermen?
There are many well-paid but risky professions people can pursue in Alaska. Professional fishermen brave the elements, even during times of dangerous weather, to provide the world with seafood. However, they take on a lot of personal risk by pursuing a career in...
3 of the most serious safety risks for Alaska office workers
When people think of the most dangerous professions, office work is usually nowhere to be found on the list. Especially in Alaska, where more dangerous professions like fishing and manufacturing dominate the economic landscape, the idea that people get hurt at office...
Why workers shouldn’t try to handle job injuries alone
Workers' compensation coverage exists to protect employees from financial hardship if they get hurt on the job. Most employers in Texas provide coverage for their workers that both helps to minimize the company's liability and reimburse individuals for medical costs...
Healthcare workers face these 5 risks
Healthcare workers do their best to care for the patients entrusted to their care. Many people don’t realize the hazards that come with working in this profession. Some of the more serious risks for healthcare personnel are present for those who have direct access to...
How are truckers injured on the job?
While many people think trucking is an easy job, where someone sits all day and enjoys the constantly changing view, the truth is that trucking is a difficult, often thankless job. Truckers spend countless hours driving endless miles for most of their career. The...
What are 3 common health issues that affect office workers?
People who work in offices often take for granted that their employment presents minimal risk of personal injury. Especially when compared with some of the higher-paid professions in Alaska, office work may seem relatively safe. Those who work in the timber industry,...
What kind of disability pay do workers in Alaska receive?
Some of the most dangerous industries in the country have a strong presence here in Alaska. Professional fishing, lumber harvesting and transportation are among the industries with the highest rates of worker fatalities and injuries. Of course, people working in...
Needlesticks are a hazard in health care facilities
Needlestick and sharp injuries are two kinds of injuries that could be potentially dangerous to nurses and other health care professionals. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, needlestick and sharps injuries could result in people...
What are the biggest workplace risks in the office?
Working in an office can be a safe, even boring job. You don't have to drive a vehicle or handle dangerous machinery in most cases. Your work is more intellectual or administrative than it is physical labor. Some people incorrectly assume that because office workers...