Some employers cut corners on safety and put their employees at risk of catastrophic work accidents. Here’s how to identify and report unsafe work conditions. According to OSHA and the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations guidelines, all employers are required to provide their workers with a safe working environment. However, not all employers … Read more
While slips and falls are the most common causes of death and injuries among roofers, there are other factors that cause roofing-related injuries and fatalities. Did you know that roofers are twice as likely to die in a worksite accident than other construction workers? Every year, about 50 roofers are killed on the job. While … Read more
Here are some important details that your doctor should include in your work limitations note. When you visit your worker’s comp doctor, they may conclude that you can return to work with certain limitations. If this happens, they should generally provide a note detailing all your limitations. Your employer should be provided a copy of … Read more
Foot injuries can result in severe pain, decreased productivity and can even lead to long-term disabilities. Foot injuries are one of the common workplace injuries. Every year, more than 53,000 workers suffer job-related foot injuries. When they happen, foot injuries result in significant pain, decreased productivity and can even lead to long-term disabilities. While foot … Read more
Though older workers are often less likely to suffer from a workplace injury, they are still generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for work-related injuries. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to find more than a few older workers working construction and factory jobs. Increased life expectancy means older workers can work for much longer before retiring. … Read more
Lead poisoning may result in severe health complications and even death in the workplace. Unless you’ve been affected by it or know someone who has, lead poisoning is probably not something that crosses your mind often. Yet, lead poisoning is a common cause of health complications and even death in the workplace, especially in industries … Read more