Winter weather in Colorado can hold many dangers for workers who spend most of their working hours outside. Exposure to extreme cold can cause occupational disease and injuries that could be life threatening. One of the most severe results of exposure is hypothermia,...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation: Who is covered, and what is compensable?
Workplace injuries are suffered by Colorado workers every day -- regardless of the industries in which people are employed. While all employees likely know about workers' compensation, there may be many questions about the insurance program. Knowledge about who is...
Fall from ladder causes severe workplace injury
Workers in almost all industries in Colorado and other states are exposed to fall hazards. Workplace injuries caused by falls constitute a significant percentage of violations for which federal authorities cite companies, and still yet workers are sent to work at...
Workers’ rights: Is a recommended light duty program optional?
Most Colorado workers know that they are covered by the workers' compensation insurance fund, but they may be unfamiliar with the intricacies of the coverage. Workplace injuries that cause workers to lose money due to their inability to work while recuperating are...
Chemical that causes occupational disease may affect welders
Workers in Colorado and elsewhere are often exposed to hazardous chemicals. Those who are employed in industries where stainless steel and chromium alloy steel are welded will be exposed to dangerous levels of hexavalent chromium if they are not protected. The...
Workers have a right to be protected against occupational disease
While regulators warn consumers about the dangers of diacetyl, an additive used by manufacturers to flavor a variety of foods and drinks, workers in the factories where the flavorings are used are exposed to similar and often more dangerous health hazards....
Denied claims for workers’ compensation payback may be challenged
Colorado workers who have suffered workplace injuries may suffer anxiety due to financial challenges following the accident. In addition to mounting medical bills, the lack of income during the recuperation area may be distressing. In the event of denied claims,...
Questions and answers about workers’ compensation in Colorado
Those who live and work in Colorado may, at some point, find themselves in a position in which they would need to utilize workers' compensation benefits. While state laws regarding workers' compensation may seem straightforward, some may feel the coverage they receive...
When an employee suspects occupational disease
Occupational disease can place an employee at serious risk if they discover they have been exposed and fall ill. Medical expenses can add up quickly and may cause financial strain if a worker does not receive benefits through their employer to help cover the cost...
Penalties apply for not having workers’ compensation coverage
Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance in Colorado and every other state. There are penalties in each state for failing to provide that coverage. In a recent case in another state, a restaurant owner was arrested on felony charges for failing...
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