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Theย ability to claim workers’ compensation benefits may beย affected by certainย factors, including a pre-existing medical condition. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, it can impact your workers’ compensation claim.ย The insurance company may raise a question about whether yourย injury is work-related or due to having diabetes. Factors that are considered include the extent of … Read more
Exposure to tar fumes on the job can cause serious work-related injuries. Many Missouri workers, particularly highway workers, are often exposed to tar fumes. These fumes that they inhale can prove harmful to their health. Around half a million Americans are exposed to harmful tar fumes related to roofing, siding, road paving, and other highway … Read more
Insomnia is associated with a variety of health risks including depression, cancer, and osteoporosis. Sleep deprivation is also directly linked to an increased risk of accidents that can lead to injuries and even death. For example, insomnia is known to impair driving. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), nine out of ten officers … Read more
According to the CDC, hearing loss in the workplace affects approximately 22 million workers in America, making it one of the most common work-related injuries. Loss of hearing is a common workplace injury that affects a large population of workers in a number of industries in the United States. Exposure to high levels of noise … Read more
OSHA’s new recordkeeping rules are intended to improve the ability to track workplace injuries and illnesses. As we discussed in one of our previous posts, OSHA is all set to revise its requirements for recording and submitting records of workplace injuries and illnesses. This new rule that goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and … Read more
Workers in the construction industry that are involved in fire and explosion accidents, are often left with severe and debilitating injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), an average of 36 fire and explosion related deaths occur in the construction industry each year. Construction sites are full of hazards such as electrical … Read more