Eye injuries are more common in the workplace than you may think. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has reported that there are around 2,000 in the United States who suffer eye injuries every day. The right eye protection can help...
While workplace injuries can occur on any type of Wisconsin job site, construction is one of the industries that is known for more significant hazards. Statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicate that approximately 20 percent of...
If you worry about probate, you are not alone. The system can be complex and expensive, and the process to settle an estate can be lengthy - something you may not want your children to have to deal with probate after you pass away. Probate can use up valuable...
' benefits help many injured Wisconsin employees to pay for their medical expenses and time off from work. However, a study has found that are receiving the lowest levels of benefits in decades. ' benefits per $100 of payroll were just $0.91 in 2014, the lowest it has...
With many workplace accidents and injuries, you can recover completely. You'll be out for a while with a broken leg, for example, but you should recover entirely and not see any negative ramifications down the line. The same is distinctly not the case with...
If you can't work because of an injury, you're no doubt investigating all of your options to cover everything from medical costs to the cost of living. You may find that you can get disability benefits through the state and ' comp payments. What is the main difference...
Wisconsin health care might be interested in the results of a study conducted by Aon Global Risk Consulting that found an increase in the severity of injuries in ' claims but predicted a decrease in overall claims of 1 percent. The study also identified age as being a...
Wisconsin is one of the states that is governed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration programs in contrast to states that have their own programs. This means that since January 1, 2015, employers in the state of Wisconsin have also been subject...
Two recent deaths related to agriculture in Wisconsin have raised awareness about a very specific danger on farms. The danger is related to the storage of manure, and the risks of exposure to the toxic fumes associated with this process can be illness or even death....
Commercial truck drivers on Wisconsin highways may be fatigued if they have not had sufficient sleep. If a driver has obstructive sleep apnea, getting a good night's rest can be especially difficult. OSA is a respiratory condition that causes people to have...
