 Construction workers in Wisconsin face a host of dangers. Scaffolding may collapse, trenches may cave in, ladders may touch power lines and objects may be dropped. Power tools may be defective, and workers may slip without the right footwear. It's essential, then,...
Wauwatosa Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Which injuries contribute to absenteeism in the workplace?
As an employee in any kind of workplace, the last thing you want is to get hurt and to have to miss work. You work to bring in an income that supports you and your family. Having to miss work and contributing to absenteeism is not the goal for you. It's sometimes...
Work injuries and types of benefits the victims can receive
In Wisconsin, the workers' compensation program can provide benefits to those who have been injured on the job and to the eligible dependents of those who died at work. Ideally, there should be no need for such a program, but accidents happen even in the most...
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be work-related
Every year, there are some 90,000 new cases of carpal tunnel syndrome across the U.S. Repetitive stress upon the wrist is what causes CTS, and it normally affects Wisconsin factory workers and those who work with computers. The injury can also arise among grocery...
Workplace stress can lead to compensable injuries
When you think about workplace safety, you probably think about personal protective equipment and the safety steps you're told to take when cleaning or using tools. What you may not learn as much about is workplace stress and how to reduce it. Stress is a major factor...
What should you do when you get hurt at work?
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,...
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...
