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
It can be difficult to get workers’ compensation benefits to cover wear and tear injuries without the help of a lawyer. When you are an employee, your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers in the state of Missouri must take out insurance in the event that an employee is injured while on … Read more
Shift workers are exposed to a number of risks that can cause work injuries and illnesses. All jobs come with some risks. For those who work on a construction site, there are risks of falls, and for people working in the catering industry there are burn risks. Even employees in office jobs face risks such … Read more
Engineers often suffer from many different types or work related injuries. Engineering is a great career to get into. It’s very rewarding, it can be highly varied and interesting and it generally pays well too. However, engineering can also be a dangerous occupation. While most of us think of occupations such as firefighting, law enforcement, … Read more
A recent study confirmed that ergonomic hazards play a major role in causing musculoskeletal injuries among construction workers. Workplace injuries, especially in the construction industry are a common occurrence. Apart from the workplace accidents that can cause severe injuries as well as fatalities, chronic injuries caused by repetitive job functions are also quite common. A … Read more
The tasks that grocery workers perform involve ergonomic risk factors such as repetition, force, static postures and awkward posture. When we think of St. Louis workplace injuries, we may tend to think of construction and industrial workers, and not of grocery workers. While they have a relatively safe job, it does not mean they are … Read more