JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

It is important to be prepared for emergencies in the workplace. Preparation can sometimes be the key difference in preventing a workplace injury or sustaining one. As Philadelphia workplace injury attorneys, we are here to help provide information to protect the safety of workers throughout Pennsylvania. Read on for some tips to help prevent dangerous workplace events in Philadelphia.

• Plan for emergencies – every company should have an emergency plan. If your company does not have one, volunteer to help create one. Ensure there are stipulations and direction for how to respond to violent acts.
• Have a visitor plan – does your office allow for visitors? Be sure that they are required to check in with someone. Badges, IDs or sign in sheets will help to limit the threat of unauthorized visitors.
• Know the risk factors – certain factors such as working with the public, handling money or valuables, working with alcohol, or even time of day or location can play into violent workplace events.
• Have protocol for handling cash – If you work with cash, be sure there are administrative processes to limit the amount of cash on hand, when the registers are emptied, and secure storage of funds.
• If you feel that there is a serious incident that may happen, do not wait to inform management. Inform your boss, human resources or operations of the threat immediately. Your report can be confidential and the quicker you say something, the more likely you will prevent a dangerous workplace accident.

While many incidents can be prevented, so many others are simply unpreventable. That’s where our experience and understanding of workers’ compensation law comes into play. Our Philadelphia workplace injury attorneys are here to help you obtain the workers’ compensation benefits you need in order to restore your livelihood. For a free consultation, call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today at 888-807-WORK (9675).

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