The summer is right around the corner in Wisconsin, which means that thousands of will be handling their job duties outdoors in the heat. As much as you might be excited to say good bye to the cold temperatures, working in the heat can wind up causing serious health...
Using a ladder at work might seem like common sense. The safe use of a ladder is not always obvious. Many people become too comfortable in their surroundings, especially at work. This can lead to serious accidents that cause traumatic injuries. Falls from ladders can...
Working in an industrial setting can be stressful and dangerous. You might be working with heavy machinery, dangerous tools or other items that can cause serious injury and even death if you do not pay attention. It is important that you learn cardiopulmonary...
It can be difficult to go to work in the morning knowing that not all safety precautions have been taken by your employer to protect you and your co-. Do you simply not show up for the job, or do you take the issue to a supervisor or a human resource official? Do you...
As a parent, nothing feels as important to you as taking care of your children. You feel like you can keep doing that after you pass away. You can leave them your money and other assets, giving them financial security. You see your estate plan as one more way to...
When you go to work in the morning, you usually aren't thinking about being involved in an incident that can lead to toxic exposure. Working with chemicals is a dangerous job, but there are precautions you can take to make sure you don't end up injured. If you are...
An injury suffered on the job can wind up costing you a lot, especially in lost wages. The longer you miss time at work, the more likely it is that you will miss out on a proper salary. You need to report your work injury immediately, seek medical care and consult an...
If you work at a construction site, it's important to protect yourself. Make sure you always wear your personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all site safety regulations. When you work around vehicles or machinery on the site, the potential for serious injury...
When you get to work each day you likely aren't thinking about winding up in the hospital because of an accident. The sad reality is that this can and does happen all too often at workplaces all over Wisconsin. Even if your employer does not hold regular safety...
Many of us make a will at some point in our adult lives and then always mean to get around to updating it, but never do. It is better to have some form of a valid will than no will at all. But simply leaving a will in a safe or safety deposit box for years can lead to...
