Forklifts are vital equipment in the warehouse, construction and manufacturing industries. From loading trucks to lifting heavy equipment, forklifts make workers and businesses more productive. However, according to the National Safety Council, forklift accidents...
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The many hazards faced by health care workers
The health care industry has a strong presence in the Peoria area, providing jobs for hundreds of workers while treating patients and saving lives every day. But health care workers face unique job hazards that can put them out of work for weeks or months. Workers in...
What are the most dangerous jobs in Illinois?
Nearly every occupation contains some level of risk for injury while on the job. Unfortunately, workers in some occupations are more at risk for serious injuries and deadly conditions. From heavy industry to workers in dangerous environments, some Illinois jobs put...
Public safety workers confronted by certain overlooked injuries
Every day, public safety workers face new and different risks. Some may prove injurious and others even fatal. Firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers and prison guards know this and understand that they must take extra precautions. Sometimes, the public...
Which repetitive stress injuries may qualify for workers’ comp?
Repetitive stress injuries develop over time from performing the same motions. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, an inability to perform your job duties because of repetitive trauma may qualify for benefits. Carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, can become...
What should I do about my unsafe working environment?
When you have a reason to believe that your workplace is unsafe, it is likely to make you feel stressed and worried. Perhaps you believe that a serious accident could be imminent, but you feel pressure from your managers to keep working anyway.Health and safety in the...
Hospital workers face many potential work-related injuries
Hospital workers and nurses are among the most at-risk workers in the United States when it comes to injuries on the job. In fact, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), hospital workers have more per capita missed work injuries than...
Forklift inside semi sets off explosion at UPS Freight
In Rock Island, Illinois, workers at UPS Freight showed up at work like any other day, but unfortunately, an unexpected turn of events made it a very unordinary day. The day was just beginning around 5 a.m., when one of the workers turned over the ignition on a...
Are you familiar with these miter saw safety tips?
When it comes to miter saw safety, you can't afford to make a single mistake. If you do, the end result could be some form of injury, such as a deep laceration or amputation.Fortunately, if you're always paying attention to your safety and well-being, you shouldn't...
How much do you know about Illinois workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation insurance laws are governed by each state. In Illinois, all employers who have employees are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If you are injured while on the job, this insurance coverage should take the place of any other health...