Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney James Hoffmann provides answers and resources for work related injuries in Missouri.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces workplace safety standards to ensure healthy and safe working conditions. OSHA is also responsible for overseeing workplace equipment and machinery. The organization employs many technicians who frequently visit various sites to ensure that equipment and machinery are safe and meet required standards. It is an employer’s responsibility … Read more
A recent study has shown that restaurants are a particularly dangerous place for teenagers to work. Due to the nature of the job and working conditions, restaurant employees are prone to workplace injuries. A recent study has shown that restaurants are particularly dangerous workplaces for teenagers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that … Read more
Returning to work after you recover from a workplace injury can be difficult. According to a recent study, the longer you stay away from work, the more difficult it is to return to work. Even when your doctor confirms your maximum medical improvement (MMI), you may still lack the confidence to get back to work. Your … Read more
Missouri healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. The dangers of contagious diseases made headlines during the Ebola scare in 2014. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of health risks, including exposure to contagious diseases. Whether or not contagious disease is covered under workers’ compensation will depend on … Read more
Work related injuries are an everyday reality that American workers face. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 3 million Americans in working in private industry get injured every year. According to the 2013 Survey of Occupational illnesses and injuries compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.3 workplace injuries per … Read more
Many workers have to spend a large part of their workday outdoors irrespective of the weather and temperature conditions outside. These workers include: These workers spend a lot of time in extreme heat and are obviously at a higher risk of heat-related injuries especially during the peak of summers. Workers who suffer heat stroke or … Read more