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The following is an expert answer given by Florida work injury lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Question:
From the time of knowledge, how long do I have to report a injury to my employer (Florida).

Answer:
I am not sure what you mean by the “time of knowledge”, but Fla. Statute section 440.185 details when a Florida work injury must be reported to the employer.  It says:

440.185  Notice of injury or death; reports; penalties for violations.– (1)  An employee who suffers an injury arising out of and in the course of employment shall advise his or her employer of the injury within 30 days after the date of or initial manifestation of the injury. Failure to so advise the employer shall bar a petition under this chapter unless:

(a)  The employer or the employer’s agent had actual knowledge of the injury, i.e. accident in employers truck, observing bleeding by employee, etc.;

b)  The cause of the injury could not be identified without a medical opinion and the employee advised the employer within 30 days after obtaining a medical opinion indicating that the injury arose out of and in the course of employment;

(c)  The employer did not put its employees on notice of the requirements of this section by posting notice pursuant to s. 440.055; or

(d)  Exceptional circumstances, outside the scope of paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) justify such failure.  Exceptional circumstances require that some uncommon or extraordinary event prevented the claimant from timely filing an accident report.

Once you report the injury/accident to your employer, the employer is required to fill out a First Report of Injury within 7 days, placing its WC insurance company on notice of the claim.

This is the general rule, and not all dates of accident are obvious.  There are different Florida Statutes that apply to different situations, such as F.S. 440.02(1) for exposure to a toxic substance; F.S. 440.151(2) for occupational disease; F.S. 111.18 The Heart/Lung Bill for Firefighter.

If you have a question about a particular set of facts, you should consult with an experienced Florida work injury lawyer to evaluate all the facts related to your claim.

For more information about a Florida work injury, contact Florida work accident compensation lawyer Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529 or email him today.

And how can I do it? College just isn’t going to happen for me, I’ve been trying to make it happen for the past five years and I just can’t. I’m not good with people, I hate children, and I hate teaching things, but I am strong and good at taking orders and following directions. I hate jobs where all I do is sit at a desk or just be sedentary. I like hands-on work. Jobs I’ve done in the past include:

Lifeguard (hated it, just sat around all day and taught brat kids how to swim all morning)
Wildland Firefighter (hated it bc they stuck me on the Engine where I sat around all day waiting for a call instead of the handcrew who got to actually do manual labor)
House Painter (hated it because it was monotonous and not challenging enough)
Restaurant Host (hated it because I had to fake being way social when I have a problem with social skills)
Back Country Ski Patrol (This job is not as cool as it’s name, all I did was hang around the bump house and respond to the occasional sledder falling because hardly anyone cross country ski’s).

I don’t get it. Apparently the really fun, physical, challenging jobs are hard as hell to get and you have to go through years of training for them, like Fire Search and Rescue or SWAT team or all those damn professions that get specials on National Geographic as cool jobs. Jeez, I wish the real world were like the National Geographic specials because I’m seriously starting to think that those jobs are just made up by Hollywood to sell documentaries. Jobs I have considered doing and might like:

Camera Operator (film/TV)
Construction/Carpentry (Not management, the actual work construction)
Working with animals (anything that doesn’t require a degree?)
Ranch hand
Art-related field (I can draw anything as long as I’m looking at it but not by memory, but it seems everything art-related needs a degree too)
High-rise window cleaning (I’d really like to get into this but don’t know how)
Bartender (dunno if I could do this because I’m not very social but I might be able to be a barback or something).
Fishing Boat hand (again, no idea how to get into the field)
Dockworker (no idea how to get involved)
Oil Driller (no clue)

I don’t know. I just really want to be at a job I love. Is anyone involved in a non-sedentary job they love and if so how can I get in on it?

Police officers face many dangers in their jobs. Police officers are constantly being faced with the unknown and the unpredictable. They never truly know the outcome of any situation they enter into. This can make policing a dangerous profession. Dangers faced by police include death, increased risk of infectious diseases, and serious and minor trauma, both physical and emotional. These dangers are encountered in many different situations i.e. apprehension/arrest and investigation of criminals, conducting vehicle stops, investigating people and crimes, protecting the public from dangerous situations or individuals, investigating traffic accidents and witnessing the carnage that often results from those accidents, responding to suicides and directing traffic.

Individuals are drawn to police work for many reasons. Among these often include a desire to protect the public and social order from criminals and danger; a desire to hold a position of respect and authority; a disdain for or antipathy towards criminals and rulebreakers; the professional challenges of the work; the employment benefits that are provided with civil service jobs in many countries; the sense of camaraderie that often holds among police; or a family tradition of police work or civil service. An important task of the recruitment activity of police agencies in many countries is screening potential candidates to determine the fitness of their character and personality for the work, often through background investigations and consultation with a psychologist.

A police officer is a person who works for a police force. It usually only refers to those who have been sworn in as law enforcement officers, and does not include civilian support personnel. A police officer is employed in most cases by federal, state/provincial or municipal governments and has the responsibility (or duty) of enforcing federal, state/provincial laws along with municipal/city ordinances. They also have the responsibility of keeping the public peace. This is usually done by uniformed pro-active patrolling within their jurisdiction looking for and investigating law breakers, and by responding to calls for service. Police officers are required to keep notes of all situations in which they take action and appear as witnesses during both criminal prosecutions and civil litigation. One of the lesser-known but most time-consuming duties of officers is completion of documentation of activity (“reporting”).

It must be noted that the responsibilities of a police officer are extremely broad and not in any way limited to the duties mentioned above. Police are expected to be able to respond in some fashion to any and all situations that may arise while they are on duty. Also police must act as government officials in the cases of investigation. In some communities rules and procedures governing conduct and duties of police officers requires that they act if needed even when off duty.

The major role of the police is to maintain order, keeping the peace through enforcement of laws and societal norms. They also function to discourage deter and investigate crimes, with particular emphases on crime against persons or property and the maintenance of public order, and if able to apprehend suspected perpetrator(s), to detain them, and inform the appropriate authorities. Police are often used as an emergency service and may provide a public safety function at large gatherings, as well as in emergencies, disasters, and search and rescue situations. To provide a prompt response in emergencies, the police often coordinate their operations with fire and emergency medical services. In many countries there is a common emergency service number that allows the police, firefighters or medical services to be summoned to an emergency.

Police are also responsible for reporting minor offences by issuing citations which typically may result in the imposition of fines, particularly for violations of traffic law. Police sometimes involve themselves in the maintenance of public order, even where no legal transgressions have occurred.

Candidates for the police force must have completed some formal education. Increasing numbers of people are joining the police force who possess tertiary education and in response to this many police forces have developed a “fast-track” scheme whereby those with university degrees spend 2-3 years as a police constable before receiving promotion to higher ranks, such as plain clothes detective. Police officers are also recruited from those with experience in the military or security services. Most law enforcement agencies now have measurable physical fitness requirements for officers. In the United States, state laws codify state-wide qualification standards regarding age, education, criminal record, and training.

Police agencies are usually semi-military in organization, so that with specified experience or training qualifications officers become eligible for promotion to a higher supervisory rank, such as sergeant. Promotion is not automatic and usually requires the candidate to pass some kind of examination, interview board or other selection procedure. Although promotion normally includes an increase in salary, it also brings with it an increase in responsibility and for most, an increase in administrative paperwork.

After completing a certain period of service, officers may also apply for specialist positions, such as detective, police dog handler, mounted police officer, motorcycle officer, water police officer, or firearms officer (in forces which are not routinely armed).

In addition to any formal qualifications required, potential police officers should have a genuine interest in working with the public and possess an inquiring mind.

Most all police officers work in a police station. A police station is a building which serves as the headquarters of a police force or unit which serves a specific district. These buildings typically contain offices, various accommodations for their personnel and their vehicles (such as locker rooms and a maintenance garage), temporary holding cells, and interview/interrogation rooms. Alternative terms include precinct or precinct house for regional facilities of the New York City Police Department and other urban police departments in the United States, and detachment for local facilities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or division by the Toronto Police Service in Toronto, Ontario. District offices are used by the California Highway Patrol, and substations are used by county sheriff forces with more than one facility. A police precinct is a form of division of a geographical area patrolled by a police force.

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The heart-breaking news of the firefighters who were killed here in NYC fighting the Deutsche Bank fire reminds us of the grim reality of the dangers some have to face in certain fields of work. In New York under some circumstances firefighters can sue their employer but those working for private companies cannot sue their employer under New York law they are usually limited to receiving Workers Compensation benefits. However, someone other than your employer or in addition to your employer is responsible for your accident you may still be able to bring a lawsuit to recover damages for your injuries. Let me give you some examples.

If a person operating a motor vehicle for his employer is hit by another car or truck, he is not prevented from bringing a lawsuit just because he is on the job. In addition for his worker’s compensation benefits he can bring a lawsuit against the operator of the other car.

Factories or shops can be dangerous places to work. If you are injured operating a machine that is defective – you can sue the manufacturer of the defective product.

If you are sent to a site owned by someone other than your employer to perform a job (for example construction) and you are injured because of a dangerous condition on the property, you may be able to sue the owner, managing agent or other persons or entity who created the defect.

While getting worker’s compensation benefits can be good so that you have money coming in while you are disabled and also so that your doctors can get paid – there still may a third party who can be sued so you can recover money damages for your pain and suffering. Read further on <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.triallaw1.com”>www.Triallaw1.com</a>.

I’m curious after seeing that many Paramedics and Firefighters work 2-3 full 24 hour shifts out of the week. If so, what sort of jobs will work with you as far as hours go?

People affected by shift work sleep disorder are employed in many types of jobs. These include large numbers of workers in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, mining, power, health care, and emergency services including police and firefighters and EMTs. Many of these industries operate around the clock and many various shift schedules exist.

Working a shift job forces your body to function outside if it natural circadian rhythm. Their circadian rhythms never become fully adjusted to their hours. No matter how long a person works at night, when they are greeted by the morning sunlight a signal is sent to their brain saying it is time to wake up. A person suffering from this sleep disorder lives in a state of constant circadian disruption.

There are several coping strategies for people with shift work sleep disorder. The most important thing to remember when coping with the challenges of shift work is recognizing the importance of sleep and making it a priority.

Sleeping during the daytime can be very difficult for some people. Besides going against the body’s natural circadian rhythm, there are also the sunlight and the everyday life of the rest of the world, most of which is awake. Many people with this sleep disorder move their bedroom to an isolated place in the house and try to make the room as quiet and dark as possible.

It is best to try to avoid as much of the morning sunlight as possible if you plan to go to sleep right after your night shift. Wear sunglasses on the way home and try not to stop for gas or groceries. The more sunlight you are exposed to, the more likely you are going to have a difficult time falling asleep.

Another coping technique is to develop a sleep strategy. It is very important to set a specific time to sleep. Many people that suffer from shift work sleep disorder find it is best to follow the same sleep routine even on the days they are off from work. It is essential that family and friends know not to bother you during your sleep time unless it is an emergency. Generally, shift workers are chronically sleep deprived. Scheduling naps at specific times can be a great help in dealing with the sleep disorder that accompanies shift work.

People with this sleep disorder should limit the amount of caffeine during the later part of their shift. Some people establish a caffeine cutoff time, after that they drink juice or water.

The use of sleeping pills for shift workers can develop into a dependency on them. Taking sleeping pills on a daily basis can lead to other health problems.

Not everyone is able to tolerate working during the night. The constant battle with this sleep disorder may cause some people to find a different job.

Are you anxious every time you’re summoned for a job interview? Your future income and happiness is going to depend upon how you perform. Job interview questions healthcare related may be very challenging, and it is important to know how to interview well for a job.

Most employees find interviews cause fear, and this doesn’t seem to reduce with age. The most efficient way to reduce stress to a minimum is to take the situation by the horns, so to speak, and be thoroughly prepared for your job interview. One way of doing that is to have a shrewd idea of the fifty common job interview questions that are regularly asked.

Another sensible thing to do is to search out the trading and market information relating to the business you are hoping to work for. It is wise to know what they make or sell, how big their employment base is, what is their turnover, and what market sector do they operate in. Most of this information can be found in your local library, or online. Even better, ask the company for a copy of their annual report, and any promotional literature they might have. This knowledge will help when you are asked about why you want to work for them.

Typical interview questions about your work

1. Where have you worked, what appointment did you have, and what were you responsible for?
2. Were you satisfied in the job?
3. How much were you paid?
4. What pressures were there in running your routinely, and how did you overcome them?
5. What gave you the most job satisfaction in your previous employment?
6. What was the thing about your last employment yoy enjoyed the least?
7. How would you rate your success on a scale of one to ten?
8. How did you get on with your other workers?
9. How would you rate your manager in your last job if you were given the opportunity to do so?
10. So why do you want to leave this great job?

Those questions are a vast minefield,just waiting for you to stand on one. There is a sure way to make sure you avoid every trap that is laid before you – and having a full knowledge of job interview questions with answere is only part of the solution.

Some Personal Questions at Your Job Interview.

Think about these because they are all equally relevant for job interview questions healthcare as they are for a telemarketing job interview, or a firefighter interview, or a General Motors job interview. The answers are transportable across all employment areas and types.

11. Give us an example of what a typical working day consisted of at your last job
12. In your previous jobs, what has been your attitude to taking work home?
13. How did your wife / husband feel about that?
14. Typically, how many hours would you be willing to work in any one week?
15. Are you a speedy, steady, or slow worker?
16. How do you react to extremes of pressure at work?
17. What type of things really motivate you and urge you on?
18. Are there any types of decisions that you prefer not to take?
19. The one question which is dreaded at every job interview – tell me about yourself.
20. What has disappointed you most in your working life?
21. Are there things about work that make you mad?
22. How do you react to criticism?
23. If you were able to re-script your life to date, what would you amend, and why?
24. If we were to ask your work colleagues why we should employ you, what how would they respond?
25. Are you a team worker or a loner?
26. What does success mean to you and how is it measured?
27. And so on ……..

These common job interview questions are also a viper’s nest ready to destroy you if answered incorrectly.

My position is firefighter, but I have a paramedic license and the department I work for is making me work as a paramedic.

His interest in the under-water world sparked through recreational diving, Ron Vermeltfoort was looking for “a ticket to the next level.”

He found it many years ago in the commercial diving course at Seneca College’s King City campus. Graduation from the comprehensive program led to a career path under the sea that he followed for six to seven years before returning to London, Ontario, to work as a firefighter.

Most of Ron’s work was up and down the British Columbia coast, among the Queen Charlotte Islands and off Vancouver Island. There, he dove for the seafood industry, harvesting horse clams, geoduck clams, sea cucumbers and sea urchins, usually at depths of 20 to 60 feet. Most of those products were exported to Japan, whose own seafood industry had been damaged by over-harvesting.

Many of the clams were embedded in the bottom of the ocean, with just the tip visible. The divers were equipped with a high-pressure water jet to free the clams from the bottom. They were collected and then hoisted up by crane to the surface.

“We’d stay down for three hours straight, take a break and then go back down for another three hours,” Ron recalls.

Those long periods under water were made possible by what is known as “surface supplied diving.” Unlike recreational divers, commercial divers don’t carry an air tank on their backs. The air supply is on the surface, either on a dock or a boat, and is pumped down to the diver. It provides an unlimited supply of air and enables divers to be more mobile. “We were often walking around on the bottom.”

“It was a strange environment. There were eels and sharks, but for the most part the sharks were small enough that they were not a huge threat.”

Of greater concern were the currents and tides they worked in. The captain of the dive ship kept the divers informed about them, using either radio communications or line signals. The latter involved pulling on the diver’s line. Two pulls would mean something, three pulls something else, and there were short pulls meaning something different again. The divers would return the signals from the bottom.

In Ontario, he worked for an engineering company that rebuilt government wharfs. This involved salvage work, underwater welding and taking videos of underwater structures needing repair. “We did videos of the structures underwater to analyse where the weakest points were.”

Another career option for divers, of course, is becoming an instructor.

Ron finished his commercial diving career in 1992 after thousands of hours under water. He rarely dives now and says if he did, it would be “anywhere south where the visibility is better.”

He doesn’t regret his years spent working under the sea. “It’s (commercial diving) seasonal, but there’s still work out there for divers. You’re at sea for three or four weeks at a time. For a single guy it’s a good job and it paid well.”

Kathy Dowsett

www.kirkscubagear.com

Searching and finding the right job involves learning specific job search skills and then planning and organizing the best ways to look for a job.

First, begin by asking yourself:
A: What type of job am I looking for?
B: What skills do I have to offer?

Before starting a job search you need to have a well-outlined plan. When it comes to applying for a job, setting goals is essential. One common problem with job seekers is that they don’t question themselves whether they’re suited for a specific job position or career. It’s important that the work you are going to be doing is enjoyable and rewarding. If you wouldn’t enjoy spending a great amount of time with children, becoming an elementary school teacher probably wouldn’t be best suited for you. If you are meticulous and like detail oriented work, being an accountant might be the ideal job for you.

Don’t forget, when getting a job, your lifestyle will probably be altered. For example, working as a management consultant for an international company, chances are you would probably be spending a fair amount of time flying…so you would need to like flying. A career such as an urban engineer would require living in a large city, so having this type of job wouldn’t be suitable for you if you preferred living in a smaller, rural area.

3 Things to consider before job searching:
1: Opportunities for advancement vary for different careers and companies. Some offer a much greater chance than others to advance quickly. So how quick you want to advance depends on which career or company you choose.
2: Some jobs allow more of a flexible work schedule than others. Keep this in mind when seeking a job that might require working long hours.
3: To help determine which job is best for you, you should think about the things that interest you, your likes, dislikes, and what you enjoy doing. Do you enjoy working with people?…working with machines?…working in an office?…working outdoors?…doing routine activities? Your likes, dislikes, personality, and goals should determine what job or career you should choose.

The next step, after you have determined what your interests are and what’s important to you, is what skills you have to offer. Do you have the skill to comprehend and use words well?…to see details?…to work independently?…work well with people as part of a team?

To help take the stress out of job searching, try not to pursue too many different avenues. Having a well-mapped out plan based on goals you’ve set and thought about will make it easier on your job searching.

It can be beneficial to concentrate on what you are good at and what you enjoy doing. For example, which subjects you excelled in school that might relate to your ideal job or career. What were your favorites? English? English could help in a job as a copywriter at an ad agency or editor for a publishing company. Biology could come in handy working in a hospital lab.

Job-related skills may have gained in a variety of ways, including education, training, work, hobbies, and other life experiences. Those experiences that you really enjoyed often demonstrate skills that you should try to use in your career choice. When seeking a job in a particular field, you should do some background research. Find out the latest trends in the industry and become familiar with names of major and up-coming companies.

A list of some of the fastest growing occupations:
*Accountant
*Architecture
*Computer Software Engineer
*Counselor
*Drafting
*EMT-Paramedic
*Firefighter
*Landscape-Architecture
*Nurse
*Police-Detective
*Real-Estate Agent
*Surveyor
*Teacher

Todays job market is competitive, and as a job seeker you face many challenges. If you recognize this fact and keep putting sufficient effort and energy into your job search day after, you’ll greatly increase the number of opportunities open to you.