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According to the NFPA, between 2012 and 2016, 9,760 workers in the U.S. were injured through exposure to electricity. Accidents happen every day at work and often lead to injuries. When we think of all the safety hazards that electricians are faced with at work, the obvious injury is electrocution. However, many other factors can … Read more
Preventative measures are being taken in Missouri to help avoid such accidents. It is estimated that there are more than 107,000 farms in Missouri, which employ nearly 300,000 workers. With such a large amount of workers, there are, unfortunately, a lot of injuries and fatalities. There are a number of high-risk factors for farmworkers. Most … Read more
The Missouri Workers Compensation law provides relief from the financial strain of being unable to return to work from being injured by an occupational disease. If the case has resulted in the death of a worker, certain surviving persons may be entitled to benefits as well. What is an Occupational Disease? An occupational disease is … Read more
It important to remember that workplace safety needs to be everyone’s concern. Employees can improve their own safety by taking their time and paying attention to their surroundings. There is a large percentage of workers that are injured annually due to fall accidents. They make up a significant portion of workers compensation commissions. It is … Read more
Workers compensation is often not something you simply file for and receive. Many times you have to take an active role in getting access to your rights. There are many things you need to understand in the process. Throughout the State of Missouri there are eight offices for the Division of Workers Compensation. The main … Read more
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Missouri employers have the responsibility to ensure that their workplaces are safe for their employees. Unfortunately there continue to be many workplace-related injuries due to lack of training, experience, or supervision. OSHA offers prevention information and safety training for … Read more