The state of Nebraska is famous for its contributions to the American meat production industry. However, the state also contributes significantly to the national agriculture industry as well. Farming on a very large scale is not exactly a popular occupation, but it...
Workers’ compensation for the survivors of fallen firefighters
To most of us who reside in Nebraska, firefighters are heroic figures worthy of our admiration. They place themselves in harm's way every time they respond to a fire without much thought about their safety. When firefighters die in the line of duty or because of an...
Nebraska meatpackers may have to face even more accident risks
Industrial workers' accidents plague many Nebraska employees, but the meat-packing industry is particularly dangerous. Some of the injuries that affect the industry include serious cuts, amputations, back strain, repetitive movement injury and many others. The current...
Years of experience will not keep you safe in a factory
Regardless of whether you work in a facility that manufactures farm equipment, ammunition, sports equipment, or food and beverages, you will face hazards that could cause life-changing injuries. Although each plant poses unique risks, the manufacturing, fabrication...
Workplace injuries: Does your job expose you to asbestos?
Unbeknownst to many workers in the Omaha region, some occupations expose its staff members to asbestos. Although government guidelines exist to regulate this dangerous substance, exposure can lead to workplace injuries in the form of illness. Remaining informed about...
Workers’ compensation and possible worker negligence
Let's begin this blog post by looking at a hypothetical situation. An Omaha factory worker suffers a serious head injury when a box of equipment falls and strikes the employee. Despite numerous signs posted throughout the workplace instructing workers' to wear hard...
Health hazards in Omaha’s cold meatpacking industry
Working in cold environments has very few advantages. One possible upside is that it can cool you down during the hot summer months. Other than that, it is uncomfortable. Did you know that working inside cold warehouses, freezers and coolers can cause health problems...
Workers’ compensation may help you manage work-related stress
Most of today's work opportunities come with a large amount of stress. The employer's demand to produce, meet deadlines and take on extra work shifts cause employees to feel anxious and stressed. According to the American Institute of Stress, other causes include: A...
Working in a meatpacking plant remains a hazardous occupation
Injury and illness rates in meatpacking plants across the country, including Nebraska, are not as high as they were two decades ago, but they remain significantly higher than the national average for work-related injuries. Although the Occupational Safety and Health...
Practicing safety when working with trenches
Trenches are a typical part of many jobs, especially in the construction industry and when working with utilities, but they also carry a very high level of risk -- higher than many workers realize. If there is a trench collapse, workers can be buried and seriously...
