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OSHA recommendations for tree trimming worker safety

On behalf of Shoap Law Offices | Aug 31, 2018 | workers' compensation

Tree care work is among the most hazardous types of work for Pennsylvania employees. Of all landscape service fatalities, 75 percent are related to tree removal or trimming. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, does not require a specific...

Receiving work incentives through SSI

On behalf of Shoap Law Offices | Aug 24, 2018 | Firm News

One of the top priorities of Social Security Insurance involves aiding individuals by providing benefits to those with disabilities. The government program gives payments to adults who do not have access to wealth or resources, and due to their disabilities or age,...

Essential safe handling rules for hazardous materials at work

On behalf of Shoap Law Offices | Aug 22, 2018 | workers' compensation

Many occupations in Pennsylvania require workers to handle chemicals or other hazardous materials. Therefore, employers need to make safe handling procedures a top priority by training employees and asking for their insights about safety. When accident prevention...

OSHA may eliminate electronic injury reporting requirements

On behalf of Shoap Law Offices | Aug 16, 2018 | workers' compensation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing changes that would reverse a reporting mandate some Pennsylvania businesses may find objectionable. The change is in response to a previous rule update requiring the publishing of OSHA’s 300 logs and...

Social Security Disability criteria for anxiety disorders

On behalf of Shoap Law Offices | Aug 6, 2018 | social security disability

People in Pennsylvania typically think of physical limitations when defining disability, but documented mental disorders could significantly impede a person’s ability to hold a job. The Social Security Administration recognizes that serious and ongoing mental...

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