Not all workplace injuries are visible. Many workers in Illinois and elsewhere have witnessed co-workers suffering catastrophic or even fatal injuries. It is not uncommon for those who were present during such an incident to suffer psychological trauma. If this is...
Many Illinois companies provide snow removal support to their communities in winter. There is always a risk for a workplace accident when heavy machinery is used on the job. However, there are safety rules and protocol in place that are meant to keep workers as safe...
Data released by the US Census Bureau indicates that almost 15% of the nation's workforce is older than 70 years. This is reported to result from people nationwide, including in Illinois, living healthier, longer lives combined with their financial needs. The...
If an Illinois driver is operating a vehicle that is hauling a trailer carrying a heavy load, it can place nearby motorists at risk for injury if the load is not properly secured. If the proper restraints are not used or something malfunctions, the item or items on a...
Employers in the construction industry nationwide, including Illinois, have concerns about the prevalence of workers who seem to be inseparable from their cellphones and headphones or earbuds. They notice workers arriving at work wearing headphones, listening to music...
There are many jobs in Illinois and beyond that carry an inherent personal risk for on-the-job injuries. For instance, those who work with heavy machinery or in construction zones are no doubt aware that their jobs are considered more dangerous than working in an...
Workers in foundries and other metal processing plants in Illinois and across the country are at significant risk of developing long-term health problems. The risk is exacerbated because the damage only becomes evident when it is already at an advanced stage. Unlike...
An Illinois community was rocked with grief after a recent roadway tragedy. When fatal motor vehicle accidents like this one occur, investigators often have their work cut out to determine what or who may have caused a particular incident to occur. In this case, a...
Keeping roof workers safe should be the priority of building owners and construction companies Nationwide, including Illinois. Too many roof workers suffer severe injuries or even lose their lives when they and/or their employers become complacent. Even companies...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that the number of amputations that follow workplace accidents is a matter of significant concern. Work-related loss-of-limb incidents are reported to be as many as seven per day nationwide, excluding Illinois...
