When you think about jobs that could lead to accidental amputations, you may envision food workers operating meat-slicing machines. In such situations, it is easy to get careless and accidentally slice off a finger or thumb. Although some food workers risk digit or...
Most Illinois employers have workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured or become ill at work, it will cover lost wages and the costs of treatment. However, if the insurer denies your claim, you could be left unable to work and with medical bills that you...
If injured at work, you should be entitled to claim against your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Choosing the right doctor is crucial to receiving the treatment you need. Their opinion on your ability to return to work will also affect your compensation....
Despite the technological advances made and the machinery available, construction work still depends on people lifting things by hand. Many of the items are heavy or awkwardly shaped. The ground on construction sites is often uneven and can become slippery in bad...
Think of any machinery in your workplace. It could be a conveyor belt, a rotating saw or the hydraulic arms on a forklift. Now consider what would happen if the machinery accidentally turned on while carrying out routine maintenance or cleaning. It does not bear...
While you could theoretically be killed on a construction site by a host of things, the chances are that it would be down to one of four reasons. Understanding these four principal dangers allows you to take extra care to avoid them. What are the Fatal 4? The Bureau...
Next time someone at work asks you to go up a ladder, you may want to think twice. While ladders are essential tools in many trades, around half a million people are injured while using ladders each year, according to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons...
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...
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...
Although only medical marijuana use is currently legal in Illinois, there is growing support for recreational use as well. However, many questions are being asked about the impact this will have on workplace safety. How will business owners and their workers'...