11 million people worked for the health industry in 2019 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Around 8 million of them have constant exposure to hazardous drugs, which causes them to develop different illnesses and health conditions. The consequences of hazardous drug...
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The Persistent Threat Of Violence Against Health Care Workers
On Behalf of Friedman & Cool, LLC | Oct 19, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
When most people think of occupations at risk for violent attacks, police officers, security guards and similar occupations probably come to mind. What people often overlook is the extreme risk of violent attacks health care workers face every day. In fact, nurses,...
Health Care Employees Most At Risk For Workplace Injuries
On Behalf of Friedman & Cool, LLC | Jul 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Most people don’t think of working in health care as a hazardous profession. But U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) statistics show hospitals are the most dangerous workplaces, surpassing construction sites and manufacturing plants. In 2019, the DOL says 221,400...
Suffering A Workplace Lifting Injury In Bariatric Care
On Behalf of Friedman & Cool, LLC | Mar 8, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Nurses and nursing assistants choose their profession largely out of the desire to help people. Unfortunately, the desire to help patients sometimes leads nurses to suffer a work-related injury. One of the most common workplace injuries nurses and nursing assistants...
What If I’m Injured In A Hoyer Lift Accident At Work?
On Behalf of Friedman & Cool, LLC | Jan 29, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Nursing home staff have difficult jobs. They have to care for patients with a wide array of needs. Some patients need diapers changed. Some need to be moved to avoid getting bedsores. Some need to get into their wheelchairs but need help getting out of bed. Using...