Forklifts are highly useful pieces of heavy machinery with applications for construction sites, warehouses and many other industrial facilities. However, there is an inherent risk of accidents such as tip-overs and collisions when you operate one. There is also a risk...
Month: July 2021
Can I choose a doctor if I get hurt at work?
If you were injured on the job, you have the right to receive worker’s compensation benefits from your employer. One of the benefits is that your employer must pay for all reasonable medical and hospital services you need to recover from your injuries. In Nebraska,...
Preventable work-related injuries pass the four-million mark
Based on the most recently available statistics, preventable workplace injuries have increased. The National Safety Council reported that more than 4.6 million preventable workplace injuries requiring medical attention occurred in 2019. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How can improperly built scaffolding harm workers?
A rickety work platform can easily come crashing to the ground without any warning. Using proper building techniques for scaffolding is important for anyone in a construction crew. These elevated platforms can break down and cause serious injuries if workers are not...
