First aid is an important skill to learn. Many people learn it in school, while others learn it if they join the scouts. Others try to learn first aid on their own by taking a class from a local police or fire department. Either way, it's important for you to learn...
Western Wisconsin Law Blog
Preventing falls while working outside on the job
If your job requires you to work outdoors a lot during the winter months in Wisconsin, you need to protect yourself from various fall hazards. These hazards may be easily seen or very difficult to find. If you come across any hazards you need to either fix them...
Inspecting your personal protective equipment daily
Working in the construction industry can be rewarding and dangerous all at the same time. Why? You feel a sense of worth because you are building things with your own hands. But you might also feel unsafe because of the working conditions or the natural danger of the...
Steps to take if exposed to toxic material
Working in an environment that houses toxic chemicals can be dangerous. You need to learn about every toxic material present in your immediate work area and the dangers of each of those materials. You should also learn how to store the materials safely and what to do...
Disability benefits aren’t the same
If you are hurt while on the job, then you will likely receive ' . This covers your medical care and may provide additional benefits such as training for a new position or wage protection. In many cases, those who are hurt on the job are able to go back to the same...
How to avoid frostbite while working outdoors this winter
Do you work outside in Saint Croix, Wisconsin? If so, you know how brutal it can be in the winter months. There are so many things you can do to protect yourself when working outdoors in the extreme cold so that you do not develop frostbite or hypothermia. When...
Jobs that require eye protection
When you go to work each day, you might be risking your life. It all depends on the industry in which you work. There are some inherently dangerous professions out there, including emergency services, construction, mining, welding and others. A lot of these jobs...
Roadside construction site safety tips
Do you work in construction? Are you worried each day you go to work that you might be injured? It can be increasingly worrisome to work at a roadside construction site in Saint Croix, Wisconsin, for various reasons. The biggest reason of them all is that drivers have...
OSHA fines contractors in Wisconsin blast that killed man
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has faulted two utility contractors for their part in an explosion that killed a volunteer firefighter and left two others injured. The incident took place in July 2018 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. In a...
Estate planning is a must, so why do people procrastinate?
Eventually, you'll need an estate plan. It's a must. You know it. Your heirs know it. At some point, your assets -- no matter how much you have -- need to get passed on to the next generation. It's something everyone has to do. However, many people act like they don't...


