If you work as a flight attendant, you could have to deal with various challenges on a regular basis. From passengers refusing to respect you to difficult shifts, poor sleep and emergency scenarios, this occupation comes with a number of difficulties. Unfortunately,...
Reviewing data on work zone accident injuries
If you are a road worker, you need to keep an eye out for many different hazards on the job. From dangerous machinery and heat waves to backing vehicles and other risks associated with traffic, road work presents a number of dangers. Sadly, many road workers suffer...
How does marijuana impact workers’ compensation?
The legalization of marijuana in many areas is creating some trouble for workers’ compensation. There are questions about whether the program will pay for the treatment with medical marijuana or if they will cover claims when an employee tests positive for marijuana...
Can you incorporate safety objectives into company culture?
The culture of the company you work for in Nebraska influences your overall experience at work. For many establishments, their company culture is a defining characteristic; one that sets them apart from competitors in the industry. Because company culture directly...
How can my workplace prevent deadly accidents?
The best way to avoid dealing with workers’ compensation is to work for a company that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its workers. While there is no way to completely accident-proof a construction site, the likelihood of sustaining an injury goes down...
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,...
Protecting young retail employees from workplace accidents
It can be exciting for a young worker under the age of 25 to start his or her first job in retail. However, young workers should give some thought to how they can keep themselves safe in the workplace. Relatively speaking, retail is a safe occupation. However,...
Fatal workplace accidents in Nebraska
If you work in an especially dangerous field, or you have a loved one employed in a hazardous occupation, it is crucial to understand the various risks that are present and discuss concerns you have with your loved ones. In Nebraska and across the country, far too...
What do you know about ergonomics and workplace safety?
Sometimes after a shift at the office, you feel aches and pains in your hands, wrists, neck and back. Could your employer neglect employee needs for proper ergonomics? EHS Today explores ergonomics and how they facilitate a comfortable, safe work environment. Your...
Job-related hazards that mechanics encounter
If you are a mechanic, you need to look out for a number of hazards while performing your job duties. Some people think that working as a mechanic is relatively safe in comparison to other fields, but mechanics face many different occupational hazards. If something...
