If you need ' , you likely have a medical condition that resulted from an accident or exposure to hazards on the job. What value does ' truly hold? It provides many different types of benefits to you and potentially to your family. Here are some benefits you may want...
If you mix chemicals in the workplace -- or if someone else does -- you could be exposed to toxic vapors and dangerous solutions. These can cause serious injuries and even death. Thinking that you don't work in a chemical lab or a research center, so you don't need to...
People have known about the risks of asbestos exposure for several decades. However, that has not stopped companies from using it in their products. While some forms of asbestos have been banned, it continues to be used in new products and, more often than not, found...
The increased attention to concussions on football and soccer fields has made more people aware that they may be the victim of a concussion even if they don't realize it. Many concussions occur in the workplace. In fact, one ' insurer reports that a whopping 48...
Workplace injuries affect people of all ages. Younger new to the job may suffer injuries in part due to lack of experience. In fact, according to an official with Travelers Insurance — one of the largest providers of ' — over one-fourth of workplace injuries occur...
If you have a life insurance policy, it's probably one of the more valuable assets you own. It must be considered when making an estate plan. You may not even have reached retirement age yet - maybe you're just 50 years old, still expecting to survive for...
Last month, a Green Bay company was hit with five violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is facing over $219,000 in proposed penalties. The location where the violations occurred is called Bay Fabrication. It is owned by the Bay Family of...
Too many in Wisconsin continue to be exposed to toxic substances every day. Sometimes, people who are suffering the effects of exposure to a dangerous chemical don't link their symptoms to their workplace. That's why it's essential to understand that toxic substances...
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is still investigating the circumstances behind a fatal accident at a Wausau steel factory that claimed the life of a 38-year-old Wisconsin man earlier this month. The man had worked for Veritas Steel for about...
Workplaces are meant to be safe, but they don't always come without hazards. There are a few things you can do to help yourself stay safe, even if you're exposed to dangers in the workplace. What can I do to avoid injuries? Keeping yourself safe at work starts with...
