Missouri Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Topics are discussed by James M. Hoffmann.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 70% of forklift accidents are preventable. Most construction and large manufacturing sites use forklifts for a variety of purposes. There are lots of forklifts and unfortunately there are many forklift accidents too. In fact, every year approximately 100 people die from a forklift accident. Additionally, around 95,000 … Read more
If you do decide to return to work, there are factors that can affect your ability to collect workers’ compensation benefits. When you are injured on the job, there are both physical and emotional challenges that you have to overcome. At a time when stress may seem overwhelming, is also a time when you have … Read more
Shift workers are exposed to a number of risks that can cause work injuries and illnesses. All jobs come with some risks. For those who work on a construction site, there are risks of falls, and for people working in the catering industry there are burn risks. Even employees in office jobs face risks such … Read more
New technology is being developed to measure hand activity patterns and help assess injury risk. Over the past few years, automation technology has come a long way, and made everything much more easier, efficient and safe. Most industries use technology extensively, however, some manufacturing plants in the US still depend on human labor to produce … Read more
If you suffer a heat stroke at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Outdoor workers become vulnerable to heat related illnesses, and can suffer a heat stroke due to exposure to very high temperatures. A heat stroke has a serious physical impact and it also increases the risk of accidents in the … Read more
Tools are inherently hazardous irrespective of their shape, size and function. All sorts of tools, especially the power operated ones can cause irreparable damage. It is therefore essential to train each and every worker – the ones who handle machinery and heavy equipment as well as those who use simple hand tools. According to our … Read more