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Whether you work in a warehouse, retail space, office or anywhere else, you probably use ladders either occasionally or frequently. While these tools seem relatively harmless, they can be deadly. In fact, according to the American National Standards Institute, ladders...
Regardless of where you work, you probably rely on machines to complete your job duties. If the machinery you use includes computers, fax machines and copiers, you probably do not have much of an amputation risk. By contrast, working with heavy machinery may put your...
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Nebraska and throughout the U.S. According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately one in five workplace fatalities occurs in construction. Not only is the employer responsible for providing a...
Certain work environments may expose employees to substances that cause occupational diseases such as asthma. Nebraska’s Workers' Compensation Act allows you to apply for benefits to recover from an occupational disease even if you may have had a preexisting...
In the aftermath of a workplace injury, you are likely overwhelmed mentally in addition to the physical pain you feel. Though you may not have all of your faculties, there are rules about which doctor you can see in certain instances if you seek workers' compensation....
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,...
Based on your work, you may find yourself regularly exposed to toxic substances. As noted on the John Hopkins Medicine website, job-related health issues affecting the lungs reflect the primary cause of U.S. occupational diseases. Contrary to what many individuals...
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...
Workers' compensation, in the most hopeful scenarios, comes into play for only minor or recoverable injuries. As nice as that might be, meatpacking plants and other industrial workplaces pose far greater—and more permanent—risks to workers. A fall on the job resulting...
While an alarming number of Americans continue to die at work, you are much more likely to sustain an injury or develop an occupational illness. In fact, in the private sector in 2020 alone, more than 2.7 million Americans suffered non-fatal illnesses or injuries at...