Here are just a few of the hidden dangers faced by workers in the food manufacturing industry. Many people imagine a factory setting when they think about workplace injuries. What they don’t picture is that facility producing food. The reality is, … [Read more...]
10 Jobs With the Highest Risk of Occupational Lung Diseases
Workers who are exposed to airborne contaminants at the workplace are at risk of developing occupational lung diseases. Depending on the type and severity of the disease, occupational lung diseases can have affects ranging from discomfort to … [Read more...]
Silicosis – A Debilitating Occupational Illness
If you are a worker exposed to rock dust and now experiencing lung problems, immediately seek help from a Kansas City workers' compensation attorney. Chemical exposure at a workplace can cause a number of occupational illnesses in workers. Some … [Read more...]
Questions Regarding Occupational Disease and Workers Compensation
What is an occupation illness? An occupational disease is an illness or health condition caused exposure to certain hazardous elements at the workplace. Although occupational illnesses are covered by workers compensation , in order to get the … [Read more...]
Occupational Diseases and Kansas City Workers’ Compensation
What are occupational diseases and what steps must be taken for an employee to qualify for workers' compensation? Health conditions which occur as a result of exposure to hazardous elements in a work environment are described as occupational … [Read more...]