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Teens throughout Philadelphia may look for jobs in landscaping over the summer. Landscaping work is common part-time work or temporary work for teens off from school for the summer but it can also present significant risks to young people. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prepared a comprehensive guide for teenagers who will be spending...

A drop in unemployment is a good thing for construction workers, and many in the industry are thrilled to see the latest news reported by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Unemployment numbers for May, the most recent month for which data is available, have fallen to the lowest level since 2006. While getting people back...

Electrocution is one of the "fatal four" causes of death in the construction industry. In 2013, 20.2 percent of all workplace deaths in the U.S. occurred in construction. Occupational Safety and Health Administration data revealed four primary causes: electrocution, falls, being hit by objects, and being caught in or between objects or equipment. Electrocution caused...

During the first week of May, thousands of people joined together to raise awareness about workplace safety. The week was designated North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week, which is an annual campaign that involves workers and organizations doing their part to prevent injuries and accidents. Experienced workers' compensation lawyers in Philadelphia know that...

Pennsylvanians who leave for work expect to return home safely at the end of the day. But unfortunately, many workers sustain serious injuries on the job or lose their lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 178 people died on the job in 2013 in Pennsylvania. Of that number of fatalities, 31 people...