The manufacturing industry poses innumerable hazards for workers. From heavy machinery, exposure to sparks, toxic chemicals, repetitive motions, and intense heat, many hazards in manufacturing workplaces cause injury to workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2011, the manufacturing industry accounted for over 30 percent of all occupational illness cases, which is one … Read more
The ability to claim workers’ compensation benefits may be affected by certain factors, including a pre-existing medical condition. If you have a health condition such as diabetes, it can impact your workers’ compensation claim. The insurance company may raise a question about whether your injury is work-related or due to having diabetes. Factors that are considered include the extent of … Read more
Exposure to tar fumes on the job can cause serious work-related injuries. Many Missouri workers, particularly highway workers, are often exposed to tar fumes. These fumes that they inhale can prove harmful to their health. Around half a million Americans are exposed to harmful tar fumes related to roofing, siding, road paving, and other highway … Read more
Insomnia is associated with a variety of health risks including depression, cancer, and osteoporosis. Sleep deprivation is also directly linked to an increased risk of accidents that can lead to injuries and even death. For example, insomnia is known to impair driving. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), nine out of ten officers … Read more
According to the CDC, hearing loss in the workplace affects approximately 22 million workers in America, making it one of the most common work-related injuries. Loss of hearing is a common workplace injury that affects a large population of workers in a number of industries in the United States. Exposure to high levels of noise … Read more
OSHA’s new recordkeeping rules are intended to improve the ability to track workplace injuries and illnesses. As we discussed in one of our previous posts, OSHA is all set to revise its requirements for recording and submitting records of workplace injuries and illnesses. This new rule that goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and … Read more