Working in a warehouse often means performing physically demanding labor. You could be injured at any point by lifting too much or moving too fast. However, overexertion is not the leading cause of risk for warehouse workers. Instead, the most dangerous aspect of...
Almost every industrial sector employee regularly works closely with toxic chemicals. They gain exposure to them while working in manufacturing, mining, fracking, and countless other job roles. Many employees who work around toxic chemicals daily don't realize the...
The worse your injury from a workplace accident is, the harder it can be to get back on the job. You may require more convalescent leave to let your body rest and heal. That might mean several months without income. In some cases, the injury can have permanent impacts...
You do not need to be doing anything illegal for a social media post to come back to bite you. Innocent posts that you upload after a workplace accident could harm your chances of claiming workers’ compensation insurance. Employers and insurers can monitor social...
When you think about jobs that could lead to accidental amputations, you may envision food workers operating meat-slicing machines. In such situations, it is easy to get careless and accidentally slice off a finger or thumb. Although some food workers risk digit or...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 41 welders killed at work during 2018 and another 370 suffered injuries requiring time off. To give some context, 80 electricians and 259 construction laborers died in workplace accidents during the same...
You do not have to be a roadie for a heavy metal band to be exposed to dangerous noise levels at work. If you find yourself having to shout to a colleague close by or suffer ringing in your ears when you leave your workplace, your hearing may be at risk. According to...
Plan, provide and train. Those are the three key steps employers must take to reduce the risk that their workers are injured due to a fall from height. Falls are the number one cause of workplace fatalities in the construction industry. According to the Occupational...
Most Illinois employers have workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured or become ill at work, it will cover lost wages and the costs of treatment. However, if the insurer denies your claim, you could be left unable to work and with medical bills that you...
A severe workplace accident could leave you unable to work ever again. However, you might be able to return to work after some time off to recover. Yet, due to your injury, you might not be able to carry out your duties as easily as before. Your employer should make...
