 When you fell at work, you were embarrassed by it. You didn't want to admit that you had gotten hurt, but when the pain kept getting worse, you knew you had to. If you're hurt at work in Wisconsin, you should know what your responsibilities are. As an injured worker,...
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National Safety Council gives advice to enhance workplace safety
Workplace safety should be of paramount importance in Wisconsin and across the country. While many workplaces are attentive in ensuring that their employees are kept safe, there are still strategies for improvement. To that end, the National Safety Council emphasizes...
Your workplace could cause your illness to develop or worsen
When you go to work, does your illness get worse? Did you develop a new illness that you never had before? You could have an occupational illness. An occupational illness is any exposure or event in the workplace that worsens a preexisting condition, causes an illness...
Protecting nurses from injury on the job
First responders and health care workers are on the front lines when it comes to taking care of those who are sick or hurt. That is especially true of the nation’s nurses, who are the ones who often administer the actual medical care that patients need to get healthy...
Man dies after construction accident in Horicon
You've been working with your company for a long time. You know that your employer takes pride in providing a safe workplace, but you've also seen accidents happen when they shouldn't have. It's the truth that safety is everyone's job, but you can't always rely on...
Established companies may have an incentive to neglect safety
According to one international study, it appears that the older and more established a company is, the more it can afford to neglect worker safety. In fact, such a company can ensure its survival precisely by dealing with workers' compensation claims and paying out...
Construction safety with workers’ compensation claims
Construction workers in Wisconsin face inherent risks as part of the job. When there are accidents, workers’ compensation benefits can be critical for multiple reasons. Before and after accidents occur, it is important to know whether the workplace had the proper...
How can workers recognize heat-related illnesses?
As the weather starts warming up, it's time to review what it takes to stay safe in hotter temperatures. Though Wisconsin is not always the hottest place in the United States, workers who are outside on hot and humid days can still face heat exhaustion and heat...
Guarding against pinch points in the workplace
Wisconsin residents who work around machinery have no doubt heard about pinch points, or areas where a part of their body might be caught. Pinch points can include areas between two moving parts of a machine, between a moving and a stationary part or between a machine...
How to prevent eye injuries at work
Each day, roughly 2,000 people ithroughout the United States experience an eye injury at work. Of those who are injured, up to 20% will lose their vision either temporarily or permanently. Furthermore, about 10% of those who experience eye injuries at work will need...
