Monthly Archives: April 2026
Airport Baggage Handlers, Work Injuries, and Ergonomics
Airport baggage handlers are at risk of many different kinds of on-the-job injuries, including serious musculoskeletal injuries and disorders that can be prevented altogether or lessened through ergonomics, according to recent studies. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), when anyone lifts heavy baggage — whether it is into the cargo hold… Read More »
Hearing Loss at Work – What Compensation Are You Entitled To?
Many different types of work-related injuries and exposures can result in permanent and total disabilities. Sometimes workers sustain an immediate, traumatic injury that results in an amputation or the permanent loss of use of a specific body part. In other circumstances, longer term and repeated exposures over time may also result in permanent and… Read More »
Head Injuries in Maryland Workplaces
Head trauma, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in particular, can occur in various types of work environments in Maryland. In professions and industries where employees are required to work from heights, such as in construction work or maintenance work, head injuries can be especially common. Brain injuries can also happen somewhat regularly in work… Read More »
What Are Excavator Work Injuries?
In certain types of construction work, trenching and excavation are necessary to complete the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trenching and excavation work are two of the most dangerous types of jobs that exist in the already dangerous construction industry. Excavation and trenching work are related but different from… Read More »
