Teachers have one of the most important jobs – educating our children. While teaching may not present the obvious workplace risks of a construction job, there are certain injuries and conditions that can disproportionately affect teachers. It’s important for teachers to know what to do after a work-related injury. In this article, we are going to focus on some work-related injuries that specifically impact teachers. We’ll examine some of the most common injuries among teachers and talk about what to do after you’re injured in the classroom.
Exposure to Toxic Materials
Many school buildings are not properly maintained and have toxic materials that pose a health risk to students and teachers alike. Things like mold, excessive dust, and improper ventilation can lead to serious conditions.
Student Violence
Teachers have to play many roles throughout a normal day at school: educator, role model, baby sitter, security guard, etc. Students – especially those in middle school and high school are full of raging hormones that can sometimes lead to violence directed at other students, or teachers. Any injuries sustained by student violence should be covered by work comp.
Job-Related Stress
Teachers are often overworked and underpaid. On top of that, they have to deal with hormonal young adults. All of this can easily add up to stress-related conditions and injuries. If you experience undue stress as a direct result of your job, you can receive worker’s comp benefits for your injuries.
Hey Workers offers help after a work injury to employees throughout the state of Minnesota. It doesn’t matter the extent of your injury, or your occupation – we are here to help. When you sustain an injury at work, our staff will connect you with local doctors and medical professionals to immediately address your injuries. Then we will send you to work comp attorneys near you who can help you through all the paperwork, and associated work injury claims you may have to deal with. We handle all the logistics so you can focus on your recovery. Call 844-Hey-Workers today for your free and confidential work injury consultation.
