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Forklift Delivery Drivers Should Avoid Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claims With These Steps

It happens more than you might think.  A delivery driver for a big box store is making a big delivery to a residence that requires the use of a forklift.  When the forklift loses its grip on the delivery and tips over injuring or killing the driver of the forklift.  It’s a similar situation to the one that happened in Washington State just a few years ago and it can happen to any delivery driver anywhere.  

Study Finds Safety Training For High-Risk Jobs Is More Necessary For Workers With Low Emotional Intelligence

It may not be something that you have thought about when you head into work on a typical day.  The question of how emotionally intelligent (EI) you are is one that is likely to have never crossed your mind.  However, a recent study looked at the importance of emotional intelligence for people who are in high-risk jobs and it found that those with a high EI needed far less safety training then those with lower EI.  This important finding could lead to better hiring practices and fewer Connecticut workers’ com

Reluctance Of Construction Workers To Discuss Mental Health With Supervisor May Present A Workplace Danger

A recent study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Center for Workplace Mental Health, along with the Construction Financial Management Association as well as two insurance companies found that the vast majority of construction companies feel that there is a reluctance among their workers to discuss mental health challenges they may be facing in the workplace.  

Can I File A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim If My Injury Is A Result Of My Own Health?

Many jobs carry with them inherent risks of injury no matter who performs them.  A construction worker who must be high up on scaffolding can fall no matter what health the person is in.  If you are a health care worker there are a number of work related injuries that you could experience regardless of your health condition.

What You Should Do If Your Workplace Was Flooded Due To Recent Storms

After the recent spat of storms that have swept through the Eastern Seaboard of the United States and into Connecticut there are quite a few workplaces that have been submerged under water.  While this water has receded in most parts of the state this is going to be a continuing concern with more and more powerful storms dumping significant water totals on our area.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Often Leave Workers With Permanent Damage

In a recent study conducted by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) found that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may have a significant impact on an employees ability to carry out her/his job over time.  When a brain injury occurs it can lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim that may in turn lead to permanent benefits being paid out by an employer.  

Study Finds That Worker Burnout Is On The Rise Due To Increased Duties And Caregiver Responsibilities

In a recent study, with results that will surprise few people, it was found that during the COVID-19 pandemic those employees who picked up additional responsibilities at work and/or were also providing caregiving for their children are now experiencing significantly higher rates of burnout and other mental health issues all these months later.

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