Working in a warehouse can be a dangerous job. Everywhere you look you’ll find a potential safety hazard. That’s why it is essential that employees are properly trained, have the right equipment and understand how to protect themselves on the job. Likewise, the...
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Can you refuse to do dangerous work?
You know that there are going to be risks that you have to take on the job. Maybe you're a construction worker and you know that you're going to have to climb ladders, or perhaps you're a roofer and you know that you're going to have to work at heights all the time....
Heat illness poses a serious health threat to outdoor workers
As we draw nearer to warm weather, it is important to draw attention to the health risks inherent in working under extreme heat conditions. Those who perform physical labor outdoors, such as road workers, roofers, landscapers and postal delivery workers, are at risk...
How could concrete injure you on a construction site?
Construction sites are awash with concrete. You may be so used to seeing it and working with it that you forget how dangerous it can be. Yet concrete can kill or leave you with serious injuries. Concrete can endanger construction workers in many ways. Here are some of...
How to ruin your workers’ compensation chances
While most employers need to hold workers' compensation insurance, it does not mean that getting it is straightforward. Employers can sometimes be difficult because they do not want to see their premiums rise. Insurers can often be obstructive because they know if...
Common causes of forklift accidents
Forklifts are commonplace in almost every warehouse across the country. They make it far easier to carry heavy goods from one place to another. While the benefits of forklifts are numerous, they are also potentially dangerous pieces of machinery. Recognizing some of...
How can outdoor workers stay safe in Chicago’s winter?
The winter weather is at its peak in Chicago, so workers are at risk of suffering from cold-weather injuries. These are often preventable if employers take simple steps to protect their workers. While many think of cold weather as a way of life in this area, it’s also...
What are the basics of workers’ compensation?
Should you ever find yourself injured while on the job, you may have a workers' compensation claim. Let’s say that you are constantly lifting heavy packages onto a conveyer belt. You’ve been doing this for years, but today you feel something pop in your lower back as...
3 common injuries suffered by warehouse workers
With the growing popularity of online shopping, warehousing workers are getting increasingly busy. And while overtime paychecks are welcome benefits, especially during these tough economic times, working for long hours also comes with its share drawbacks: employee...
Can I appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim?
When you are hurt on the job, you may be entitled to a workers’ compensation claim to help offset your medical expenses and obtain replacement wages. Illinois law requires employers to have some form of workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. ...