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The Impact of Workplace Humidity on Health and Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Excessive workplace humidity increases dehydration, heat illnesses, and allergy risks, potentially leading to workers’ compensation claims. Humidity may not seem like an alarming threat in the workplace. However, excessive humidity can pose serious health hazards.  Humidity describes the amount of moisture in the air. Normal indoor humidity levels are typically between 30% to 50%. Anything … Read more

Updated: November 7, 2024

Why Itโ€™s Important for Factory Workers to Get Enough Sleep

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Adequate sleep is essential for factory workers, helping keep them alert and productive. According to the CDC, one in three Americans doesnโ€™t get enough sleep. Sleep is as important as staying hydrated and eating to maintain normal bodily functions. Physicians recommend at least seven to eight hours of sleep, but with distractions, heavy workloads, and … Read more

Updated: February 6, 2024

Is It Worth to Report a Minor Workplace Injury?

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Yes, report all workplace injuries, minor or not, to avoid future complications, exercise your legal rights, ensure medical coverage, and promote a safer environment. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), a staggering 350 million workplace accidents occur each year. Work-related injuries can include everything from slip-and-falls and struck-by accidents to repetitive strain injuries and … Read more

Updated: January 23, 2025

Workersโ€™ Comp Elbow Injury Settlement

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If you’ve experienced a work-related elbow injury, an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help protect your right to compensation. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, and other technologies marks a major milestone in humanityโ€™s industrial revolution. These technologies are more efficient, reducing workloads and reliance on manual labor. However, despite the … Read more

Updated: November 7, 2024

Top Demolition Hazards Risking Missouri Workersโ€™ Safety

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Demolitions are inherently risky, but understanding the risks involved puts you in a better position to minimize your risk of injury. The US boasts a thriving construction industry, contributing around $1.8 trillion to the countryโ€™s economy in 2022 alone. Aside from the grueling task of putting up skyscrapers and other large structures, construction workers are … Read more

Updated: May 16, 2024

Workers Compensation Lawyer for a Computer-Related Back Injury

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If you have experienced a computer-related back injury at work, our St. Louis workersโ€™ compensation attorneys are here to help. If you’re one of the many individuals who spend considerable time working on a computer, it’s crucial to be aware of the risk of a computer-related back injury, sometimes called ‘computer back.’ While desk jobs … Read more

Updated: November 7, 2023