Thousands of workers in the trucking industry get injured every year. The job of a truck driver is one of the toughest. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are approximately 17 deaths and 7 non-fatal work-related injuries per 100,000 workers in the transportation, warehousing and utility sectors, which means thousands of … Read more
Retail workers face various work-related risks. When we talk of worker injuries, we most often think of employees in the construction and manufacturing sector. However, there are other types of workers as well that are at high risk of injuries, and retail workers are among them. Retail Industry Workplace Accidents Retail workers face various risks … Read more
Injuries from falling debris are more common in some areas of a construction site. Construction is booming the state of Missouri – new buildings and commercial building are being constructed all over the state. You may be so accustomed to the sight and sound of new constructions that you may not even bother thinking about your own safety … Read more
Every year, over a thousand workers are killed in work-related accidents, many of which are traffic related. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 1,275 workers are killed in auto accidents every year. In 2012, 1,153 workers died in work-related auto accidents. Reducing Work-Related Traffic Fatalities Many work-related traffic fatalities are preventable. The National Institute of Occupational Safety … Read more
Workers’ compensation helps injured workers recover medical expenses and lost wages. The injuries that are covered by workers compensation include the ones that are sustained in the course and scope of work. In other words, injuries that can be connected in some way to the work conditions or requirements are generally covered under workers compensation. … Read more
In order to protect yourself if you are injured at work, you should have a basic understanding of how the workers’ compensation system works. Although workers’ compensation is required by the federal government, individual states are allowed to make modifications so long as they follow the guidelines. In order to better protect yourself in the event that … Read more