Although they spend most of their time at work behind the wheel of a truck, Nebraska truck drivers face exposure to the risk of injuries, whether it is through repetitive stress or an accident. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, truckers...
Year: 2016
What rights do workers have under Nebraska workers compensation
Workers are covered by workers' compensation in Nebraska as long as they are employees of a business in most cases. There are some exceptions, like those who are railroad employees, volunteers, independent contractors or federal employees. Household domestic servants...
Man dies second injured due to odd chemical smell at plant
When you work with chemicals, it's important that you understand the mixtures and what you can and can't use together. A failure to understand the chemicals and what they react to can lead to serious harm or death of yourself or others around you from fumes,...
Who qualifies for workers compensation in Nebraska
Workers' compensation provides benefits to those who have been hurt or suffer an illness due to their jobs. There is only one catch in Nebraska; if the employee was being willfully negligent, then workers' compensation may not be awarded. That means that you can't...
Electrocution is a serious risk for construction workers
Working with electricity can be dangerous, which is why those who are near or exposed to it frequently should always be using safety procedures to prevent an electric shock. A shock from a high voltage level can lead to serious burns, injuries and death, so taking...
Working out workers compensation claims in Omaha
When you need to make a claim for a work-related injury, it's important that it's handled swiftly and appropriately. The employer has a responsibility to provide a safe place to work for all employees, and when an employee is hurt, a First Report of Injury form should...
Some workplace injuries justify civil claims against employers
Are you suffering the consequences of on-the-job injuries that resulted from unsafe conditions in your workplace? You may want to hold your employer liable, but you cannot file a legal claim against your boss -- except under certain circumstances. According to the...
Ladder safety is vital to safe work sites
Falling from a ladder can cause a very serious accident depending on how far the person is from the ground and the way they hit when they land. While some people get up and walk away without serious injuries, landing wrong can lead to broken bones, severe bruising,...
Reducing safety risks is key to preventing nursing injuries
As a nurse, you may already know that one of the highest risks to your safety is from lifting patients. Lifting patients who are under sedation can mean that the patient provides you with no help; that could be hundreds of pounds of weight that you have to support...
Worker dies but employer never reports it
There is never a reason why an employer should fail to report a death on the job. The loss of an employee is a serious blow to the business, and it's also a terrible loss for that person's family. Leaving a family in the dark about what happened is unfair and...
