Worker’s compensation laws protect and compensate employees who are injured while working. In Indiana, the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board oversees these laws. Worker’s compensation is paid for by employers and provides medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits to injured worked. The benefits are provided to help you return to work. If you die because of a […]
The Importance of Proper Gas Storage: Avoiding Accidents and Injuries
Whether you need gas for your lawnmower or kerosene for your camp stove, it’s important to know how to store fuel safely. Improper storage can increase the risk of fire or accidental ingestion by a child or pet. It can also cause the fuel to degrade. Portable fuel containers can pose a major risk. If […]
Water Safety: Prevent Child Drownings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released its annual drowning and submersion report. Fatal drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries remain high for children under age 15; child drownings continue to be the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 years old. There were approximately 6,300 nonfatal drowning injuries treated in hospital emergency […]
New Malaria Cases in Florida and Texas: Prevent Mosquito Bites
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning regarding locally acquired cases of malaria in both Florida and Texas. It has been 20 years since the last case of malaria was caught locally in the United States. Malaria symptoms typically include fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. Symptoms often start between […]
Prevent Workplace Falls
According to the National Safety Council, the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls. In 2020, more than 42,000 individuals died due to falls at home and at work. Leading Cause of Workplace Injury For some working adults, falls can be the leading cause of death at the workplace, depending on the industry. […]
