An occupational disease is a chronic or acute illness that is directly related to workplace exposure. There are many occupations and industries where workers are exposed to harmful substances and chemicals. Sometimes the hazards are not known until well after the fact and after no preventative care had been taken. Other times, the correct procedures … Read more
These 4 common types of injuries generally entitled a person to workers’ compensation in the state of Missouri. Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance coverage that most employers in Missouri are mandated to carry. This coverage is meant to ensure that if a worker is hurt while performing their work-related duties, they can … Read more
Occupational exposure to antineoplastic agents can have a dangerous impact on those who handle them. Antineoplastic agents are used in cytotoxic drugs and cancer chemotherapy drugs. They are generally used for the treatment of patients who suffer from cancer. Besides this, they are also used for some non-cancer patients. Antineoplastic agents are useful for the patients … Read more
If you have been injured on the job, you should be receiving treatment and benefits for all of your injuries. Worker safety concerns are a major topic in the manufacturing industry because too many injuries and accidents are reported each year. While not all manufacturing accidents result in fatalities, injuries sustained in these accidents can … Read more
When it comes to chronic work related illnesses, getting workers compensation benefits may not always be easy. The workers compensation system exists to compensate workers who get injured or become ill due to exposure to harmful substances in the workplace. In order to qualify for workers compensation benefits, the injured worker has to prove that … Read more
When construction workers remodel an older building, the risk of toxic and chemical exposure is very high. Remodeling is a common task undertaken by construction workers. Construction workers are hired to remodel both residential and commercial buildings. The idea is to improve the aesthetic quality or functionality of a building. When construction workers remodel an older building, the risk of toxic … Read more