Construction worksites are a dangerous place to be even when safety precautions are in place. When an accident occurs, that usually can be attributed to a lapse in safety equipment monitoring, improperly maintained machinery, carelessness on the job, and more. In 2018, 5,250 workers died...
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, you should file a workers’ compensation claim. The workers’ comp claim covers the cost of the treatment needed and provides financial help, especially if you’re unable to return to work for a long time. However,...
Working at a meat processing plant can be hazardous when you consider the numerous ways a worker can get injured. There are cutting tools used to separate meat from the bones, cutting up animal carcasses into smaller parts, processing machinery, and more. COVID-19 became a...
A recent story out of Kansas City, Missouri, calls into question as to when family members are considered dependents and when they are not. It is a disturbing situation because the deceased worker “should” have established that his family members were dependents when settling a...
Life is not fair, and life is not easy. Occasionally, someone in business, whether it be the boss, the floor manager, or a disgruntled employee on the night shift, thinks they should have more out of life than what they are getting. The disgruntled employee decides...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a guide called “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus.” This guide has helpful tips on making the workplace a safer place to be when coming back to work. download the...
When COVID-19 hit the United States, many businesses, other than essential industries, had to close their doors for an indefinite time. Manufacturing and construction were two industries hit the hardest, unless some type of essential product could be manufactured that would assist others during the...
Many of us would like to eat healthier, do more exercise, quit smoking (a must!), but it is not always possible to maintain a healthy regime because of time constraints and lack of finances. Over time, our bodies wear down and problems can creep up...
While businesses begin opening back up, one step at a time and others remain shut, workers may experience some frustration and tension, due to new ways of working which were not in place before COVID-19. Health and safety regulations, beyond what is typically expected in...
Most people who hear the term “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” immediately associate this painful condition with secretaries who work eight hours a day at the keyboard. While the type of keyboard and use of a mouse, may negatively affect the fingers and hands over time, typing...