Those who work in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, bakeries, agriculture, and mail delivery are at serious risk of heat exhaustion during the summer months. We don’t have to tell you — Missouri summers are long and hot. While typically … [Read more...] about Heat Exhaustion at Work – How a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help
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When it’s Too Hot to Work – Can You Collect Benefits for Heat Stroke?
Heat stroke occurs when the body cannot control its temperature. It can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given. Summers in Missouri are no joke. Though the state is known for its rapid changes in temperatures, … [Read more...] about When it’s Too Hot to Work – Can You Collect Benefits for Heat Stroke?
Top 5 Hazards Faced by Groundskeepers
Though it is not the first thing you may think of when you picture a dangerous job, the groundskeeping and gardening profession accounts for a significant amount of injuries and deaths every year. In fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found … [Read more...] about Top 5 Hazards Faced by Groundskeepers
Work Accident Injury Risks for Summer Workers
The heat can have a severe effect on your health and your ability to think clearly. The months of Summer are characterized by a lot of positive things. It is when kids are out of school, the weather heats up, and people start taking their yearly … [Read more...] about Work Accident Injury Risks for Summer Workers
St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer: Ways to Stay Safe While Working this Summer
Heat stroke is one of the most common dangers faced by outdoor workers. Summers in St. Louis can be hot and unbearable and if you work in an industry where you are outside all day, it can wreak havoc on your health. If you are outside for an … [Read more...] about St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer: Ways to Stay Safe While Working this Summer
Claiming Workers Compensation for a Heat Stroke Suffered at Work
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 … [Read more...] about Claiming Workers Compensation for a Heat Stroke Suffered at Work