Conveyor belts help keep Chicago warehouses moving, but they can also cause serious injuries when something goes wrong. Knowing the risks, how employers can reduce them, and what steps to take if an injury happens can make a big difference in recovery and...
Ergonomic hazards are often a significant risk in manufacturing environments. These hazards occur when work conditions or job tasks force employees to perform actions that strain their body. Over time, these stresses can lead to injuries that are not only painful but...
Machine entanglements are a major safety concern in manufacturing, as they can cause serious injuries like amputations, broken bones, or long-term disabilities. Preventing these types of injuries requires effective safety measures to keep workers safe while...
Every day, workers across various manufacturing and other industries face potential hazards while performing maintenance or repairs on machinery. One critical safety measure designed to protect employees is the lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure. Following this process...
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...
Workers in various industries nationwide, including Illinois, deal with amputation hazards each day. The level of risk is underscored by a report issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that involves a wine-barrel maker in a neighboring state....
Machine shops in manufacturing facilities nationwide, including Illinois, typically expose workers to high levels of noise. A hearing-related workplace injury may develop gradually, and by the time it becomes evident, proving it to be work-related might be...
A massive explosion that destroyed a silicone plant rocked an Illinois city in Lake County on a recent Friday evening. Manufacturing accidents are often deadly, and this one claimed the lives of three workers, and another worker is missing and suspected to have been...
One of the most significant threats to the safety of employees in the Illinois manufacturing industry is unexpected energizing of equipment during servicing, cleaning or maintenance procedures. Without adequate lockout/tagout protocols, manufacturing accidents can...
Workers in all industries have to deal with occupational hazards, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires all employers to ensure workplaces are free of known dangers. Employees must receive adequate safety training, and learn how to prevent...