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Three Biggest Work-Related Risks Faced by Truckers

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U.S. truck drivers are exposed to many health risks, including on-the-job injuries and chronic illnesses. The trucking industry provides thousands of jobs throughout the United States every year. U.S. truck drivers are exposed to many health risks, including on-the-job injuries and chronic illnesses. Truckers who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses may be entitled to … Read more

Updated: September 18, 2015

Injuries from Unsafe Working Conditions and Defective Equipment

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces workplace safety standards to ensure healthy and safe working conditions. OSHA is also responsible for overseeing workplace equipment and machinery. The organization employs many technicians who frequently visit different sites to check whether the equipment and machinery are safe and meet the required standards. It is an employer’s … Read more

Updated: June 13, 2024

Common Work Injuries in the Restaurant Industry

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A recent study has shown that restaurants are a particularly dangerous place for teenagers to work. Due to the nature of the job and working conditions, restaurant employees are prone to workplace injuries. A recent study has shown that restaurants are particularly dangerous workplaces for teenagers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that … Read more

Updated: June 12, 2024

Return to Work Policy After an On-the-Job Injury

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Returning to work after you recover from a workplace injury can be difficult. According to a recent study, the longer you stay away from work, the more difficult it is to return to work. Even when your doctor confirms your maximum medical improvement (MMI), you may still lack the confidence to get back to work. Your … Read more

Updated: September 15, 2015

Workers’ Compensation and Contagious Diseases

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Missouri healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. The dangers of contagious diseases made headlines during the Ebola scare in 2014. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. Whether or not contagious disease is covered under workers’ compensation will depend on … Read more

Updated: June 20, 2024

Over 3 Million Workplace Injuries Reported Every Year

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Work related injuries are an everyday reality that American workers face. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 3 million Americans in working in private industry get injured every year. According to the 2013 Survey of Occupational illnesses and injuries compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.3 workplace injuries per … Read more

Updated: August 27, 2015