Work Related Accidents and Illnesses by Joseph Zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya KWL Chart en-us 2019-09-06 03:49:08 UTC 2026-01-20 16:32:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/91810442/4eab4ab0d7f4cb776574703dd4e24fd6/giraffe_icon.svg Dominique H. joe_e_zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742095 I learned that proper management of safety within the work environment helps reduce the number of incidents. In addition safety steps should be implemented by both the employer and employee at all times. According to studies the most common types of hazards are: Physical, Ergonomic, Chemical, and Biological. In the end, every workplace contains potential hazards, so it vital to recognize and understand the need for safety.

Reference: Fit for Work Team. (2017 April 13). Identifying Workplace Hazards. Retrieved from https://fitforwork.org/blog/identifying-workplace-hazards/]]> 2019-09-06 03:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742095 Dominique H. joe_e_zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742096 What can be done to help limit and reduce accidents/illnesses at work? What are the most common hazards within the work environment?]]> 2019-09-06 03:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742096 Dominique H. joe_e_zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742097 I know that work related accidents/illness can be physical and/or mental. Examples: Fatigue, Stress, Heavy Lifting, Working with Hazardous Materials, etc. ]]> 2019-09-06 03:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742097 I know that work related accidents/illnesses can be covered by the companies insurance if they happened during company time or on company property. joe_e_zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742419

]]> 2019-09-06 03:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380742419 How long can you be out of work and the company still gives you disability? What can we do to prevent accidents and illnesses from happening all together? joe_e_zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380743105 2019-09-06 03:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380743105 When you are on disability there are two different kinds. Long term and short term. Short term is from 3 to 6 months and long term is anywhere from 6 months to two years. It all depends on your states law about disability. To prevent accidents and illnesses from happening the best thing that we can do is be informed and think about the things that we are doing before we do them.Reference: Guerin, L.(N.D.). Short Term Disability Benefits After an Injury. Retrieved from https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/resources/disability/filing-for-disability/short-term-injury.htm joe_e_zorko https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380743565 2019-09-06 04:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joe_e_zorko/219grccsz6ya/wish/380743565