Even though organizations like OSHA have made the workplace a much safer and healthier environment, chemical hazards still pose a serious risk to workers. St. Louis workers that handle and work with toxic chemicals are more likely to suffer … [Read more...] about Chemical Hazards at Work
Construction Accidents
The Ten Most Dangerous Jobs
Nearly all types of workers are exposed to a certain level of risk at the workplace. Even seemingly safe occupations, such as retail and offices, report a certain number of work-related injuries. However, the construction and manufacturing … [Read more...] about The Ten Most Dangerous Jobs
Preventing Crane Accidents
From huge mobile equipment such as craAll Postsnes to objects falling from heights, construction workers face on-the-job hazards every day. Construction sites are often fraught with dangers of various kinds. From huge mobile equipment such as cranes … [Read more...] about Preventing Crane Accidents
Work-Related Injuries From Hazardous Tools and Equipment
Construction workers are exposed to various hazardous conditions that may result in a work-related injury. Many work-related injuries are reported in the construction and manufacturing sector. Workers in the construction sector face hazardous … [Read more...] about Work-Related Injuries From Hazardous Tools and Equipment
Common Work-Related Injuries In the Construction Industry
Construction workers are susceptible to work-related accidents and injuries. What are the most common risks? Millions of work-related injuries are reported every year in the United States. The majority of these injuries occur in the construction … [Read more...] about Common Work-Related Injuries In the Construction Industry
How Job Safety Training Affects Workman’s Compensation Benefits
In response to rising workman's compensation insurance premiums, many companies have adopted safety training programs in an effort to keep the incidence of accidents to a minimum. In addition, insurance carriers will also offer special discounts to … [Read more...] about How Job Safety Training Affects Workman’s Compensation Benefits