Regardless of what kind of industry you work in, workplace distractions can be very costly. Sometimes it’s as easy as an accident that can be fixed but is a waste of time. Other times, distracted workers can cause serious injuries to other workers around them. If you...
In recent years, an increasing number of people in Kansas work from their own homes on behalf of their employers. People who are relatively new to working from home or who are telecommuting typically have many questions, including concerns about their workers’ rights....
Finding out that you're pregnant should be an exciting event. However, depending on where you work in Kansas, you could encounter businesses that discriminate against pregnancy. There are a few common examples of what tends to occur in this situation that you can look...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace injuries and illness have spiked due to what is called "environmental cold." Environmental cold, also known as cold stress, tends to affect those working either outside or within spaces that are not properly...
Anyone in Kansas can get injured on the job. While nurses are typically the ones taking care of injured patients, they can get injured if they find themselves in a hazardous situation. Here are a few tips for nurses who want to stay safe on the job. How can nurses...
Construction companies in Missouri and Kansas have many responsibilities when it comes to the safety and health of their employees. They must provide work environments that are free of known hazards, and allow workers to communicate and report unanticipated dangers...
If you are a construction worker in Missouri or Kansas, you will likely have to risk your life frequently. Some of the most hazardous surroundings in this industry are trenches, and although these are known risks, trench collapses continue to cause severe injuries and...
In 1970, there were approximately 14,000 fatalities on the job throughout the nation, and some were probably here in Kansas. Then-president Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law. That same Act protects you in the workplace with...
If your position in the Missouri workforce puts you in a construction, mining or manufacturing environment, you will undoubtedly face countless hazards during every shift you work. Industrial hazards can cause fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, open wounds, falls...
Regardless of the industry in which you earn your living, your employer must provide workers' compensation insurance coverage. This program aims to provide both you and your employer with protection. While you can claim benefits for any workplace injury -- even one...