Like most people, you probably take great pride in a job that you do well, and anything that affects your ability to do so can be devastating. A workplace injury can derail your professional trajectory on top of compromising your physical and mental health. For many...
Roadwork can be frustrating for drivers, and understandably so, as traffic is often reduced to fewer lanes and speed limits are lowered. However, these measures are put in place to protect not only drivers and their passengers, but the men and women tasked with...
Most people picture construction workers laboring outside, enjoying the sunlight and fresh air. However, simply being outside does not protect individuals from dangerous particles in the air, and many workers in the construction industry must also work in small,...
Many people envision the workplace as a building filled with desks and computers, but this is only one, narrow view of what some places of employment look like. Some are large factories while others might be the dining room of a restaurant. Some are at the bottom of a...
An on-the-job injury can be devastating, causing long-term physical, emotional and financial harm. Most people understand that workers' compensation exists for injuries, but not everyone in Illinois is familiar with the process to receive benefits. By better...
Any time that a person receives a blow to the head, there is a possibility that he or she may receive a brain injury. This can take many forms, and the symptoms may vary greatly from person to person. While mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) commonly occur in...
The manufacturing industry includes many different types of factories, mills and plants. Illinois manufacturers provide many necessary goods and products while also employing a great number of people, but they can also be dangerous. Workers need proper safety...
Each job has its own set of safety issues that can potentially harm employees. In some instances, potential hazards are obvious, such as in construction and manufacturing industries. In others, the danger is not always so clear. An Illinois investigator with the...
Illinois workers have the right to reasonably safe working conditions. Even seemingly dangerous occupations can be made safer through the proper administration and maintenance of safety equipment and policies. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- OSHA...
Construction workers face a potentially untold number of hazards when on the job, and yet Illinois employers continue to put these individuals in harm's way. While unsettling, it might come as no surprise that an area man was seriously injured after a fall at a...