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,...
Month: July 2020
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,...
