As a nurse in Wisconsin, you want to do all you can to stay safe. It begins with what you do outside of work. For example, some nurses injure themselves because drowsiness made them inattentive. Lack of sleep, together with a poor diet and lack of exercise, can also...
Month: August 2020
What are the steps of making a workers’ compensation claim?
When you get hurt while working, the Wisconsin workers' compensation program is meant to be there to provide you with coverage. There are steps you need to take starting the moment you're injured so that you have the best chance of having your claim approved. To start...
Methylene chloride risk evaluation issued by EPA
According to EPA findings issued on June 24, methylene chloride, also known as methylene dichloride and dichloromethane, poses threats to human safety and health in 47 of 53 kinds of uses reviewed. The threats posed by methylene chloride affect both workers exposed to...
What is work-related asthma, and how do you know if you have it?
There are many kinds of illnesses that you could develop over the years at your job. If you're regularly exposed to fumes and gases, one you need to watch out for is work-related asthma. Asthma is a lung disease that worsens when you're exposed to certain substances...
