This is how my husband got injured at work...

This is how my husband got injured at work...

Some careers put you more at risk for injury than others, but that doesn't mean you can't get hurt in an average office job. 

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Whether you are an employee or employer, it's important to know where you stand in terms of the law.

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Over the last few weeks, there have been major changes in the legislature regarding domestic workers and their rights to claim compensation when injured at work.

Carol Ofori spoke to attorney Ashton Naidoo about all of these changes and how it would affect workers and employers, and you can listen to the whole interview here.

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Now for some careers, the occupational hazards are very clear.

Some people have to work with dangerous chemicals, work in risky areas, or in quite unsafe conditions.

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A window washer scaling the side of a skyscraper is very aware of the risks involved, but his employer obviously makes sure that everything is as safe as it possibly can be.

Unfortunately, accidents happen.

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Carol shared the story of how her husband got injured on the job and it made her quite curious.

She decided to ask KZN if anyone has ever been injured on the job, and how.

And the responses might really surprise you:

For more unmissable Carol Ofori moments, listen here:

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