Factory workers are often underappreciated, but these are hard-working individuals who have the right to a safe workplace. One of the most important things employers can do is to provide proper training for anyone who comes to work. Many safety issues should be...
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Which tools pose the biggest threat to your hearing?
In almost every workplace there are some forms of noise hazards. However, this applies more to those who work in manual environments such as construction sites, factories and workshops. There are a number of tools that heighten the risk of hearing damage occurring in...
What happens when a job injury changes your workflow
For most Missouri professionals, work becomes predictable once they finish their training. Even in the most exciting professions, you will likely perform the same handful of tasks repeatedly. If you work in a factory or similar setting, you may perform the same task...
Mental and physical health matter after a serious crash
If you drive for work and are involved in a crash, you could run into trouble if you’re suddenly unable to perform your job. You may have injuries that hold you back, but even if those heal, your stress level may not let you drive comfortably. Many people suffer from...
What to know about work-caused repetitive stress injuries
When someone discusses workplace accidents and injuries, most think about construction incidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and similar situations. However, an extremely common injury that occurs to workers in many industries is repetitive stress injuries. If you...
Mistakes to avoid after a workplace accident
Being injured on the job can have a huge impact on your life and finances. While most injured workers can recover workers' compensation benefits from their employer, there are things you may do that will make it difficult to receive these funds. If you make one of...
Who chooses your doctor in a Missouri workers’ comp case?
The relationship between a doctor and a patient is sacrosanct, so it only makes sense that you would carefully choose the person who will be responsible for your health and well-being, right? Under most circumstances, that’s true – except when you have a...
Possible reasons your workers’ compensation claim will be denied
An accident has happened at work, and you have suffered injuries. Fortunately, your employer has a workers’ compensation insurance coverage that extends protections to you as their employee if you get hurt on the job. Fair enough. However, it is important to...
3 reasons workers don’t receive workers’ compensation benefits
Work accidents happen every day across Missouri. Most of them only require first aid or possibly a day off of work. However, some people suffer serious injuries on the job. Others develop work-acquired medical conditions that result in a protracted leave of absence or...
Can you guess which construction jobs are the most dangerous?
Construction is one of the most dangerous job roles you can have. The combination of tools and heavy equipment poses a significant danger to workers. Those contractors who work these machines aren't the only ones at risk for getting hurt, though. Learning about the...