Amputation injuries are a real risk for workers across the country, especially those involved in manual labor. In fact, injuries related to machines account for thousands of amputations every year. Amputation injuries include physical pain and suffering, and they...
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...
Working in a warehouse can be a dangerous job. Everywhere you look you’ll find a potential safety hazard. That’s why it is essential that employees are properly trained, have the right equipment and understand how to protect themselves on the job. Likewise, the...
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...
Construction sites are awash with concrete. You may be so used to seeing it and working with it that you forget how dangerous it can be. Yet concrete can kill or leave you with serious injuries. Concrete can endanger construction workers in many ways. Here are some of...
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...
The winter weather is at its peak in Chicago, so workers are at risk of suffering from cold-weather injuries. These are often preventable if employers take simple steps to protect their workers. While many think of cold weather as a way of life in this area, it’s also...
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...