If you've recently suffered a workplace back injury in Kansas, you know all too well how painful and disruptive to your daily life such an injury can be. Such injuries often create chronic pain conditions that are difficult to overcome. Perhaps, you were lifting...
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Workers’ compensation: Is RSI the cause of your pain?
If there are mornings when you have trouble moving because your back hurts or your joints are stiff, you're definitely not alone in your struggle. Any number of issues might be an underlying cause of your discomfort. If you're over age 50, it's not uncommon to...
Seemingly minor risks might be unrecognized workplace hazards
Regardless of the industry in which you work, there is sure to be slip, trip and fall risks. Also known as STF hazards, people often ignore them or regard them as insignificant. Who would think that stepping over a tool or an extension cord could cause a fall with...
Is your job one of the most dangerous jobs in Kansas?
Earning an income is an integral and basic part of adult life. Perhaps, you attended college to get a degree in a chosen field of study before entering the workforce full-time. Then again, maybe you were among many others in Kansas who determined that college wasn't...
Are repetitive stress injuries grounds for a workers’ comp claim?
If you suffer injuries at work, you know there are certain types of benefits available to you in a workers' compensation claim. This insurance carried by your employer is there to support workers who suffer injuries in work-related incidents or who become ill as a...
The less obvious fall hazards are often overlooked
If you work in an industry in Kansas City in which you frequently risk your life by working at elevated levels, you might not realize that fall arrest systems and guardrails are only some of the necessary safety precautions. It might be a good idea to take note of...
Never rely on others to keep you safe while doing roof work
Building owners and managers in Missouri do not typically know the hazards associated with roof work, nor would they be aware of the safety standards prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If your job has you spending time on rooftops, it...
Working the graveyard shift poses a bunch of hazards
Many Missouri industries operate 24 hours per day to maximize not only production but also profits. This leaves many workers having to work while most people sleep. Working irregular shifts for extended periods can cause a variety of health issues.Are you a truck...
Some nurses care for others but neglect their own health
Some say nurses are angels who face an endless list of hazards to provide care for their patients. Regardless of the role they play, all departments in the nursing profession pose multiple occupational risks. The inherent frantic pace in hospitals leaves nursing staff...
How will you protect your limbs and your life this winter?
Although winters in Kansas can be mild, you would be wise to be prepared for severe conditions if your occupation requires you to spend time working outdoors. Safety authorities recommend the buddy system, by which pairs of workers look out for each other. Cold stress...