Let’s consider the top five high-risk occupations for heatstroke injuries and what you can do to recover full and fair compensation after a work-related injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 workers suffer serious heatstroke injuries each day in the US. Heatstroke occurs when the body cannot control its temperature. The symptoms may … Read more
A work environment is more than a physical and geographical setting. It generally refers to all the elements and conditions in which you perform your job. Under the OSHA act, employers are generally required to provide a workplace that is free from serious health and safety hazards. However, what exactly is considered part of a … Read more
Volunteers are generally not covered under workers’ compensation in Missouri. However, because there are some exceptions, you shouldn’t assume you aren’t eligible. Like other workers, volunteers can suffer injuries while working, and this begs the question: what happens when a volunteer gets hurt while on the job? Are they eligible for workers’ comp benefits? What … Read more
More often than not, loading dock workers work on a tight schedule, which usually requires them to load and unload items hurriedly and aggressively. Did you know that around 25% of all industrial accidents occur at the loading dock? Working on loading docks has immense risks. More often than not, loading dock workers work on … Read more
Each year, thousands of workplace accidents occur as a result of sleep deprivation among workers. Here is how sleep deprivation can affect your safety at work. According to the CDC, a third of American adults are considered to have sleep deprivation. Even more shocking, nearly 275,000 workplace accidents that occur each year are usually related … Read more
Here’s what you need to know about returning to work while on workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri. Suffering a work-related injury can be stressful and devastating. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits can help make ends meet and alleviate some of your worries. However, it’s not uncommon to be concerned about returning to work. For example, you … Read more