Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Blog
Asbestos exposure at the workplace is a health hazard
According to the CDC, there are more than 4800 deaths each year that come from asbestos-related cancer. This number represents 4% of the total fatalities in the US that get connected to cancer of the lungs. Most cancer-related deaths are a result of smoking. Asbestos...
Are you aware of these restaurant kitchen hazards?
Rather than wait tables, you instead work in the back of the house of a Nebraska restaurant. You are a great cook, but are you as knowledgeable about common restaurant kitchen hazards as you are cooking techniques? Chron breaks down several kitchen safety tips and...
Workplace noise exposure and hearing loss
Workers in industries from construction to music may be exposed to significant noise levels on the job. As a result of this exposure, they may suffer occupational hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, occupational exposures cause...
The dangers of degloving
A work-related accident involving heavy machinery may result in a degloving injury. Degloving is a type of avulsion injury that may occur on a farm or in an industrial setting when a body part or clothing gets caught in a mechanism. It can affect the upper or lower...
What are common forklift accidents?
It is important for Nebraska workers to understand how dangerous forklifts can be. Every year, there are multiple fatalities from forklift accidents. Today we will take a look at some of the most common types of forklift accidents. This can allow workers to better...
Work options under vocational rehabilitation
As a result of a workplace accident, some Nebraska workers suffer persistent disabilities or difficulties that do not allow them to resume their normal job even after a period of medical recovery and rehabilitation. In such a case, a worker may need to explore other...
Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affect your everyday life?
Almost every worker in Nebraska engages in some type of repetitive motion. Whether you are a cashier, teacher, or anything in between, you likely use your hands often. Unfortunately, repetitive motion can cause you a lot of health problems. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
Slip-resistant shoes may prevent hospital worker falls
Anyone in Nebraska may slip and fall almost anywhere. However, people who work in health care facilities may be at particular risk for these types of accidents. According to Relias Media, researchers have noted that in hospitals, fall risks are high, and it is not...
The “Fatal Four” on construction sites
There are a number of different elements that draw people in Omaha to the construction industry. The freedom of a nontraditional work environment is certainly one of them, as is the satisfaction of contributing to the growth of the local business or residential...
Construction accidents and mental trauma
Sometimes, the mental challenges that construction accident victims face are overlooked. People often think about the physical consequences of an accident on the job, especially if a worker is seriously injured. Workers and their families may also focus on the mental...
