Amputations are no joke; they happen suddenly and impact a worker for a long period of time. It takes months or years to relearn to use the body part if it can be reattached; if not, the person may need to have several surgeries and need to learn to use a prosthetic....
Month: December 2016
Certain accident types are more common in construction
Construction deserve to have proper safety conditions while they work. Unfortunately, the nature of this type of work is extremely dangerous. With that in mind, construction go to work each day with the knowledge that there is a chance they will be injured in an...
Toxic exposure in nail salons must be properly managed
Manicures and pedicures are procedures that many people think of as pampering. For the salon who provide these services, staying safe while they work is a top priority that isn't always easy. Manicurists and pedicurists face very serious risks each day that they go to...
Loggers and firefighters come together to work on safety
Working as a logger means long hours using dangerous machinery. You may be climbing to unprecedented heights to take the tops off trees or revving up a chainsaw for a particularly large stump. You might work with hands-on logging equipment on the ground or on a...
Wisconsin worker death leads to heavy fines for company
When you get hurt at work, it's usually because someone made a mistake or was negligent in warning you about risks. Most employers take safety very seriously, and few will ever be found to have violated regulations and laws created to keep you safe. The problem isn't...
should be protected from exposure to toxins
Toxic substances pose a unique hazard in the workplace. Employers have a duty to make sure that they provide employees with the safety gear, procedures and knowledge they need to work as safely with these materials as possible. Toxic substance exposure can lead to...
Your workplace is intended to be safe and protected
When you go to work, you have a right to be kept safe. A safe workplace is a productive workplace, which is why all employers should focus on having good safety standards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 protects employees and gives...
The importance of keeping your last will and testament updated
Having a will in place is one of the most important things you can do for your heirs. A will provides written instructions as to how you want your property distributed after your death. In addition to addressing property division amongst your surviving heirs, a will...
Fatal on-the-job accidents plague vital industries
Fatal workplace injuries are devastating for the family members who are left behind to mourn the loss of their loved one. There are some who are in more danger of being involved in a fatal workplace accident just because of the industry in which they work. The most...
Steps to take in a Wisconsin ‘ claim
Getting seriously hurt on the job is never easy because it usually means you will not be able to perform your job duties until you get better. Fortunately, ' insurance covers most injured , who can apply for wage replacement benefits and money to pay for medical care...