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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to traumatic workplace accidents, amputations are some of the most serious survivable injuries that can occur. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, last year 10,388 severe injuries occurred due to workplace conditions. Of...
Working in construction can put you in harm's way in more than one set of circumstances. The "Fatal Four" is a nickname for the top four most fatal accidents in the construction industry. Falls, electrocutions, being struck by an object and being caught in-between...
In 1911 Wisconsin became the first state to protect with the nation's first ' program. The system was enacted as, and remains, a no-fault system. However, in 2015 the Wisconsin legislature enacted some changes to the ' program. What benefits are available in...
The right kind of ladder safety is important in any workplace where employees may be expected to use ladders to reach a height. Not all ladders are the same, so using them incorrectly could lead to an accident. For employees who are hurt when using a ladder, ' should...
