Industrial workers in auto manufacturing plants in Illinois and other states face numerous safety hazards whenever they are on duty. Employers are responsible for the safety and health of employees, and they must comply with safety guidelines. The Occupational Safety...
Month: December 2017
Do you know your workers’ compensation rights?
Illinois workers have rights that protect them in the workplace and in the event of workplace accidents that lead to serious injury. Unfortunately, some employers and insurance companies are experts at concealing exactly what those rights are. When it comes to...
4 ways your hard hat protects you
A hit to the head is never a pleasant experience. However, when it involves a falling object at a Wheaton construction site, such a hit can cause some serious damage. This is one of the main reasons why wearing a hard hat is a must. While you may think it is...
Explosion from work-related accident kills 2, injures 2 others
Tragedy recently struck Illinois when a natural gas pipeline exploded at a farm. Two workers were tragically killed in the work-related accident, and two others suffered serious injuries. The explosion also caused a serious fire that took several hours to get under...
What rights protect me from a work-related accident?
A safe workplace is more than just a good perk for employees in Illinois -- it's their right. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to comply with OSHA standards that, when implemented correctly, should protect workers. In many cases,...