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...
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. ...
Not only is physical labor be tiring, but it can also be risky in terms of physical injury. Factories, warehouses and construction sites all require employees to take on various types of physical duties. In certain conditions, amputation injuries may be a serious...
There are many potential risks if you work around chemicals. For instance, some workers suffer serious burns if their skin touches those chemicals. This is why having the right personal protection equipment is so important. However, even just breathing in the...
The majority of working environments contain some safety hazards. Thankfully, most people go about their day without being injured. However, injuries do occur, and they are not as rare as you might think. Construction workers are exposed to a number of risks through...
Many people suddenly need workers' compensation benefits after getting hurt in an incident at work. Someone might suffer an electrical shock or a fall, and that incident leaves them with injuries that then require treatment and a leave of absence. Workers'...
People who work in the manufacturing industry are often working near dangerous materials and equipment. Employers must give these workers what they need to remain safe while they work. Many hazards must be considered when coming up with a safety plan. The duty falls...