Of all the materials used on construction sites, concrete is one of the most commonly used. Here are some potential dangers and what you can do if you are injured. When most people think of construction site injuries, they may imagine someone getting hit by a falling beam or something like that. However, did you … Read more
From cleaning supplies to manufacturing materials, exposure to harmful chemicals can cause serious health problems, including chemical pneumonitis. The workplace is full of potential risks and hazards, and one of the most dangerous is exposure to harmful chemicals. From cleaning supplies to manufacturing materials, these chemicals can cause serious health problems, including chemical pneumonitis. So, … Read more
Road construction workers who build and maintain our streets and highways are at high risk of sustaining work-related injuries. The work-related hazards come from heavy equipment, work vehicles, and drivers passing through work zones. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to road construction crew members who get injured on the job. How Common Are Road Construction … Read more
This article will discuss some of the most common injuries in poultry processing plants and what workers can do to prevent them. When you think of poultry processing plants, the first thing that comes to mind may naturally be images of chickens and turkeys being processed. However, for many workers in poultry processing plants, it … Read more
Having multiple on-the-job injuries can happen for various reasons but usually occurs when the first injury has not yet healed. Having more than one on-the-job injury means being injured more than once while working. This can happen for various reasons, but it usually happens because the first injury has not healed properly before the second … Read more
By not reporting your injury, you’re putting yourself in danger in a number of ways. Imagine you’re busy lifting, pushing, or pulling something heavy at work, and, out of nowhere, you feel a sharp pain in your back. It’s so bad that you can barely move. You know you should report the injury, but you … Read more