Drunk drivers are a menace to Illinois roadways and those throughout the nation. Many families have suffered devastating losses of loved ones in motor vehicle accidents that were entirely preventable were it not for the poor choices of the drivers involved to consume...
Business owners in Illinois must comply with safety regulations as prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Those regulations include their responsibility to protect employees from known hazards and to inform workers of potential risks....
Jobs that require frequent ladder use pose significant risk to employees and passersby. The ascent, descent and work that takes place on a ladder can easily lead to a fall if proper safety precautions are not taken. Under the United States Department of Labor, the...
Employers in Illinois warehouses and fulfillment centers are responsible for the health and safety of employees. Some hazards are common to such facilities, and all workers must receive the necessary safety training. Forklifts are some of the most hazardous pieces of...
Workers in factories in Illinois will always be at risk of suffering occupational injuries. The level of the dangers they face will depend on their employers' commitment to providing safe work environments. Most manufacturing accidents are preventable, and workers are...
A spokesperson for an area office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Illinois says the owner of a pallet manufacturing company disregarded safety standards, risking the health of employees. Work-related illnesses or injuries can burden workers...
As a construction worker, you engage in dangerous activities while working. Climbing ladders, driving vehicles and handling machinery describes your daily life. You rely on protective gear to shield your body from injuries, and your required uniform should be...
An Illinois family has many unanswered questions about the death of a loved one. After more than two weeks of uncertainty, they want to know why and how their father and husband lost his life in a work-related accident. The man worked for a wrecking company, and he...
Of all the different industries in Illinois, employees in the construction sector are at the highest risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the rate of fatal construction accidents exceeds the average rate of deaths in all industry sectors...
