If you work in a large factory, then you may have heard of the phrase Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO for short. Lockout/Tagout is a standard that was created and recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It was developed to provide companies...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is not fault-based
When you get injured on the job, you have a right to seek workers' compensation benefits. There can be exceptions where your employer may be able to deny your claim, however. But those exceptions are usually limited to situations where you were injured while...
3 workers badly hurt in work-site crash on NE Cookingham Drive
It's unfortunate when it happens, but worksite collisions do sometimes happen when workers are busy working on the roadways. Crews may be focusing on their jobs and not notice an oncoming vehicle. Drivers may not pay as much attention as they should, which can result...
Don’t overlook these workplace injury risks
People often think of certain professions, such as office work, as being safe. The fact is that every job comes with some risks. Understanding those can help employers provide the tools and protocol they need to keep their employees safe. When employers don't do this,...
Some common occupational illnesses
According to data published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2015, at least two million workers suffer fatal injuries on the job worldwide each year. Further, 160 million employees end up with non-fatal occupational diseases on an annual basis. Some...
Good preventative steps can help prevent 3 common work injuries
Getting hurt at work is the last thing anyone wants, but yet these accidents happen all the time. What is worse is that many of the accidents that do happen are a result of similar errors in the workplace, like not keeping the floors clear of debris or failing to use...
What is epicondylitis? Is it treatable?
As a carpenter, you regularly use your hands and arms to do your job. Recently, you've been having a difficult time with weakness and pain in your elbows, which has taken a toll on your work. You've called off twice and had to rearrange clients because of the...
Hurt because of slick floors? You could have a claim
You have been working in your office for a few weeks, and one thing you've noticed is that the floors can be extremely slick. You are required to dress professionally, and that often means wearing heels and dressier shoes that don't always have as much traction as...
Officer stabbed while responding to call in Kansas City
Working as a police officer, emergency responder or another first-response worker can put you in danger. Sometimes, people lash out at you, and you could get hurt.You do everything you can to protect yourself, but the truth is that you can't expect every situation....
Toxins: Get medical care if you’re exposed
There are many toxins that you could be exposed to on the job, from chemicals used to clean to materials found while working on a job site. Toxic exposure is a big problem because toxins can have a lasting negative impact on your body.Even a small amount of toxin can...