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There are a number of factors that can contribute to a trench collapse. Here is what you can do to stay safe. The construction industry comes with numerous injury risks for workers. A lot of the incidents happen in the building’s trenches, often resulting in debilitating injuries or even death. Numerous causes can lead to … Read more
The problem with these practices is that insurance companies tend to use the information in the detriment of the employee. Most employers nowadays try to make the work environment as engaging as possible for their employees. Whether we are talking about free breakfast, break rooms, or training programs, companies offer these perks to increase employee … Read more
Working in a grocery store might seem like a nice, safe job. The truth is that it is actually very demanding and it includes many types of activities that have the potential of putting you at risk of injury. The number of tasks a grocery store employee must carry are increasing the probability of getting … Read more
There are some necessary steps you must take in order to receive the compensation benefits for your work injury. There were 50,600 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Missouri in 2017. When you get injured at work or get sick because of the environment you work in, the state law says you are entitled to … Read more
The World Health Organization has dubbed stress as the 21st century’s epidemic. According to a report from 2012, eight out of ten respondents said that they believe that the number of people suffering from work-related stress will increase within the next five years. They were right. Stress is a growing problem both in the United … Read more
Don’t take any vacation days for your recovery. You can avoid this practice by filing a claim for workers compensation right after your injury. Workers compensation laws in Missouri only establish general guidelines for employers and companies to uphold. But, in many real-life situations, the injured workers can be faced with some rather unpleasant surprises. … Read more
