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...
“Striketober” is taking the nation’s employers by storm -- even as many companies struggle with major labor shortages brought on by the unprecedented events of the past two years. Why are thousands of workers walking off the job at places like John Deere and...
The majority of people face at least some potential hazards in their workplace each day. However, due to the nature of their environment, construction workers can be prone to more severe injuries than many others. Understandably, construction site injuries are often...
All it would take is someone asking you about certain jobs and you'd likely readily agree that they're dangerous. You can sit down and sort through government and industry statistics detailing the dangers that you face in certain industries. You might be unaware,...