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...
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Anchorage Alaska Workers’ Compensation Blog
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...
With long hours, surgeons face multiple kinds of injuries
When you think about workplace injuries in the health industry, you probably imagine physical therapists or nurses lifting patients and suffering injuries. You might think about emergency room workers getting attacked by unruly patients or being exposed to illnesses....
Do you know the workers’ compensation laws in Alaska?
If you have been injured in the workplace, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Workers' compensation can help you to pay for all of your medical costs, and can also help to cover some of the wages that you have lost as a result of being injured. However,...
Is workers’ compensation available for car accident victims?
Not everyone works in an office setting. Many professionals find themselves behind the wheel for all or part of the day. Whether performing deliveries or traveling to meet with a client, any Alaska resident taking to the roads runs the risk of becoming involved in an...
Avoiding injury and illness as a nurse
Nurses in Alaska perform a rewarding but very difficult job. While caring for patients, nurses are exposed daily to various pathogens and infectious bacteria. At the same time, nursing can be a physically demanding job that comes with a high risk of musculoskeletal...
Stay safe while working in cold weather
People who live in Alaska are used to dealing with the cold. In fact, many people here prefer the cold months for the winter sporting opportunities they provide. However, people that feel at home in snowy conditions can still succumb to hypothermia and frostbite just...
Workplace eye injuries are more common than they should be
Many workers in Alaska do jobs that put them at risk of getting a serious eye injury. Construction workers, landscapers, miners and factory workers are just a few of the occupations where objects may randomly fly into a worker’s eyes. Without proper eye protection,...
Do you have a basic understanding of workers’ compensation?
Alaska workers have certain rights, including the right to a reasonable expectation of safety on the workplace. Even the most dangerous jobs should have certain safety standards in place in order to reduce the chance of unnecessary accidents. However, accidents can...