As a welder, it is important to understand the hazards of your job so you can stay safe and healthy throughout your career. Welding is a great job to have. However, there are a variety of hazards associated with it. While an injured worker is generally entitled to workers’ compensation, the better outcome is, of … Read more
Foundry workers face a number of health risks associated with the demanding tasks that they perform. Most of the work in manufacturing industries involves some amount of risk. There are a number of opportunities for an accident to take place. Each year, a large number of workers get injured in such accidents. Many of them … 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 … Read more
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 certain injuries due to exposure. One type of work-related injury that employees can suffer from is asphyxia … Read more
Sewer workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions from toxic and flammable gases. Sewer workers may spend large amounts of time under a tunnel, in a sewer, or in other types of confined places. These types of jobs are exposed to a higher risk of work-related illness and accidents, such as exposure to the risk of fire hazards due … Read more