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Threat of carbon monoxide exposure at work rises in winter

Published on Feb 22, 2019 in Firm News, workers' compensation.

Cold weather in Pennsylvania might tempt some workers to operate space heaters or portable generators in enclosed spaces. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workers die every year after exposure to carbon monoxide when equipment that combusts fuel is used in such enclosed areas. Incidents of exposure increase during the winter months because […]

Workers’ compensation and utilization review

Published on Jan 23, 2019 in Firm News, workers' compensation.

Utilization review is an important factor in many Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases. An employer, injured worker or insurer can make a utilization review request with the goal of determining whether the medical treatment being provided is in fact necessary and reasonable. Once the request is filed, the case will be sent to a utilization review […]

Oil and gas drilling workers face dangerous working conditions

Published on Jan 8, 2019 in Firm News, workers' compensation.

Certain occupations are more inherently dangerous than others. Pennsylvania’s coal mining industry was at one time the cause of many deaths and injuries, but today, the oil and gas drilling industry is regularly listed among the most dangerous. OSHA requires employers to control or mitigate identified hazards. Despite this, deaths and severe injuries in the […]

The dangers of diesel exhaust exposure

Published on Nov 30, 2018 in Firm News, workers' compensation.

Many workers in Pennsylvania must deal with exposure to diesel exhaust. To help address the dangers of diesel exhaust exposure, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has published a fact sheet for employees in the oil and gas industry. For starters, it’s important to understand that short-term exposure to diesel exhaust can cause headaches and […]

OSHA’s trenching and excavation NEP begins

Published on Oct 30, 2018 in Firm News, workers' compensation.

Employers in Pennsylvania, especially those in construction, should know that OSHA has kicked off one of its National Emphasis Program, this time on trenching and excavation safety. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 130 fatalities in trenching and excavation operations between 2011 and 2016. Eighty percent occurred in the private […]

Five tips for preventing machinery-related injuries

Published on Aug 6, 2018 in Firm News, workers' compensation.

Poor maintenance and improper use of machinery are usually to blame for machinery-related injuries in the workplace. Employers in Pennsylvania who want to ensure a safe environment for their employees will want to consider the following five tips. They apply not only to the heavyweight machines but also to the small machines that are relatively […]

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Most of us have either seen portions of tires discarded on the highway or interstate. You may have even watched footage on the news or social media showing a tire blowing out, a motorist losing control of their vehicle, and becoming entangled in a crash. Here at Stapp Law, LLC, we want you to know […]

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How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in Pennsylvania?

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Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws

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