Every employee has specific rights under the law and every employer has specific legal duties under the rules for workers' compensation. With specific regard to workers' compensation laws, most workers in Omaha can expect employers to do the following: -- Have a...
Year: 2018
3 ways to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
Developing carpal tunnel syndrome can render you unable to do your job; therefore, if you have this problem you want to visit a doctor and get the relief you need as soon as possible. You may also want to take several actions that can help you prevent your injuries...
How much are workers compensation wage replacement benefits
When you get hurt so badly on the job that you need to take time away from work to recover, you will usually be able to qualify for workers' compensation wage replacement benefits. These valuable benefits will help you stay financially afloat while you're injured. In...
Fall harness — a life-saving device that can cause your death
If you are a construction worker in Nebraska, you might find comfort in knowing that your employer provides you with a fall-arrest harness that will keep you safe from suffering an impact injury in the event of a fall from an elevated work area. What you might not...
Some ladder safety tips to prevent injuries at work
Are you an experienced construction worker? Do you use a ladder as a regular part of your workday? Have you become complacent or overconfident about using a ladder? If you're not taking great care to prevent a ladder-related fall, you could be risking your life every...
Regulator proposes fine after worker dies from heat injuries
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed fines of $11,641 after a worker died from heat-related injuries near Grand Island. The fines, once approved, will be imposed against Rivera Agri Inc. The fatal accident that triggered the...
Prevent electrocution injuries with these safety tips
Anyone who spends a lot of time working in a construction site runs the risk of getting electrocuted. Because an electrocution could be deadly or result in catastrophic injuries, it's vital that construction workers are alert, cautious and careful to prevent such...
Be prepared to protect yourself from cold stress this winter
The warm and wet Nebraska summer has gone, and as Omaha workers head toward the windy and freezing cold of the winter, it might be wise to learn about the hazards you will face. At risk are not only those with outdoor occupations like emergency responders,...
These causes of workplace accidents are avoidable
There are many reasons why industrial accidents happen, but the good news is that those causes can be mitigated. If workers and employers know the risks, there's an opportunity to reduce the exposure of people to hazards on the job. Not all industrial accidents happen...
Miners deserve care if they develop black lung disease
If you worked in the mines and have developed black lung, then you know that it is likely linked to the toxins you were inhaled in the mines. The Federal Black Lung Program is designed to help people like yourself. This program is a type of workers' compensation...
