Due to the increase in e-commerce, we will continue to see the need for warehouse workers. Working in a warehouse is a fast-paced and physically demanding job. Because of that, employees are at a greater risk of injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that over...
Every workplace has its share of risks and hazards, and construction sites are no exception. Some of the leading causes of injuries and death in construction sites are trips, slips and falls. A fall from any height can have devastating consequences. If you trip, slip...
Being a teacher is not typically among the occupations that come to mind when thinking about dangerous jobs. Nonetheless, many teachers experience work-related injuries at some point in their careers. The pressures of the job can frequently result in bodily and/or...
An injury on the job should never leave you financially devastated. If you are hurt at work, or while performing employer-approved tasks, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits so you can pay for the resulting medical expenses as well as lost wages....
Most people assume that, if they get injured on the job, they will know it. They think of injuries like construction workers falling from a ladder or warehouse workers being struck by a forklift. These are major events that cause very clear and serious injuries right...
When you are injured at work, you need to get medical treatment. In Illinois, employers should have a list of physicians approved by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, from which they will select one for you. If you are not satisfied with their choice, you...
By its very nature, construction labor presents a variety of risks. It's physically demanding work that occasionally requires working at heights or in perilous situations, and it involves operating large machines. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that it can cause...
Some workplace accidents will result in amputation. This is a risk when people work with heavy machinery, for example, and they can become entangled in it. It can also be a problem with hydraulic presses and other types of powerful tools. If this happens, and the...
Whether your teen has a part-time job throughout the year or they take a temporary job during winter break, they are almost certainly entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured while working. Many parents don’t realize that minors have the...
Work on the construction and maintenance of tunnels comes with all kinds of risks. That’s true of any underground or underwater operations. One risk that people associate more with scuba diving than tunnel work is depression sickness (DCS). DCS, which is commonly...