If you work within the medical industry, you deserve to have safe working conditions. The medical facility you work for should take all proper precautions and provide appropriate training to decrease the risk of accidents in the workplace. According to the...
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Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Blog
How can employers prevent fall injuries on construction sites?
In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of accidental deaths. In 2020, there were about 350 fatal falls compared to the 1,000 fatal construction accidents. On a job site, you have every right to expect safety. The project manager or employer must...
Employers must take responsibility for warehouse employee safety
Employees in a warehouse have the right to work in a safe environment and to have the reassurance that the employer has taken all necessary precautions to keep the staff free from injury. While accidents can and do happen, the employer must take reasonable steps to...
How can working around heavy machinery lead to serious injuries?
Large pieces of machinery can make many people's jobs easier, especially if you work in the construction industry. When you face injuries due to the weight and dangerous nature of these tools and pieces of equipment, you may wonder how these accidents happen in the...
Strategies to keep industrial workers safe
Industrial workers face a variety of hazards in the workplace, and these dangers can result in unnecessary injuries and illnesses, including fatal ones. Most of the injuries sustained in industrial settings are preventable, and there are certain strategies that...
Much-needed solutions for work injuries
Warehouse work is becoming more and more dangerous. Injuries continue to increase. Those gains have put in doubt the effectiveness of recent implementations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), training programs, and stretching routines have yet to stem the tide of...
Abnormal weather could cause trenches to collapse
If the weather seems to be a bit strange lately, your mind is not playing tricks on you. Indeed, according to reporting from USA Today, the U.S. is in store for a triple-dip La Niña winter. This means you could see fewer snow storms and less precipitation, even if...
Can you recover from a work-related ACL injury?
Your anterior cruciate ligament is one of the more important parts of your knee, as it connects your upper and lower leg bones. According to the Mayo Clinic, ACL injuries often happen when individuals make quick changes in direction or jump. This makes ACL damage...
Negligence leads to workplace explosions
As an employee in an industrial or manufacturing setting, your bosses expect you to adhere to strict safety standards. In turn, you expect to conduct your work in a safe environment. The last thing you want is to suffer from a fire or explosion-related injury at your...
One-third of injured workers have no employer health insurance
When workers suffer injuries on the job, there may be a period when it is unclear who will pay for the medical bills that result. In these cases, the worker's health insurance may pay for treatment while the worker waits for a decision on a workers' compensation or...