Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Blog
Study: many essential Massachusetts workers feel unsafe on the job
If you drive west of Salem for a little more than 100 miles, you will arrive at the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. A few days ago, a pair of researchers at the school’s Labor Center released a study showing that many essential workers in the state –...
3 signs your asthma is work-related
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects your ability to breathe. During an asthma attack, your airways swell up, becoming narrow and congested. There is no cure for asthma, though you can treat your symptoms and take steps to reduce the frequency of attacks. Many...
Work injuries aren’t just physical – they can be mental too
When you think of injuries at work, you’re probably picturing a warehouse worker who strains his back or someone slipping in a grocery store. Despite common belief, not all injuries at work are physical. Many people suffer from mental health issues because of work as...
5 steps to take after an office injury
Nobody likes to think about what’d happen if they were injured at work – but it’s a serious possibility. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly three million non-fatal work injuries and illnesses reported in 2018. Employees in every...
The injuries that Amazon workers suffer
Soap, car repair tools, clothes, snacks, decorations, personal hygiene products – you name it, Amazon can get it shipped to your door in mere days. The online shopping and shipping powerhouse is built on intense efficiency and product fulfillment available to anyone....
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