If your job involves hands-on work, then you’re exposed to numerous hazards every day. It’s important to look after all aspects of your health, but the eyes are of special significance. There are various ways that your eyes might be injured at work and recognizing the...
If you were to ask people about the most dangerous jobs, they might talk about commercial fishing or construction work. Nurses almost never make the list of those most at risk, as on-the-job fatalities are rare among those working in the medical field. However,...
It’s not uncommon these days for people to work well into their 60s and even longer. Some do it because they simply can’t afford to retire. Others can’t imagine giving up their work and spending their days gardening or fishing. According to the Bureau of Labor...
You know that there are going to be risks that you have to take on the job. Maybe you're a construction worker and you know that you're going to have to climb ladders, or perhaps you're a roofer and you know that you're going to have to work at heights all the time....
As we draw nearer to warm weather, it is important to draw attention to the health risks inherent in working under extreme heat conditions. Those who perform physical labor outdoors, such as road workers, roofers, landscapers and postal delivery workers, are at risk...
While most employers need to hold workers' compensation insurance, it does not mean that getting it is straightforward. Employers can sometimes be difficult because they do not want to see their premiums rise. Insurers can often be obstructive because they know if...
Forklifts are commonplace in almost every warehouse across the country. They make it far easier to carry heavy goods from one place to another. While the benefits of forklifts are numerous, they are also potentially dangerous pieces of machinery. Recognizing some of...
Should you ever find yourself injured while on the job, you may have a workers' compensation claim. Let’s say that you are constantly lifting heavy packages onto a conveyer belt. You’ve been doing this for years, but today you feel something pop in your lower back as...
With the growing popularity of online shopping, warehousing workers are getting increasingly busy. And while overtime paychecks are welcome benefits, especially during these tough economic times, working for long hours also comes with its share drawbacks: employee...
When you are hurt on the job, you may be entitled to a workers’ compensation claim to help offset your medical expenses and obtain replacement wages. Illinois law requires employers to have some form of workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. ...