Though workplaces in Wisconsin and the rest of the U.S. are much safer than they used to be, they still pose hazards to workers. Accidents can happen, sometimes because of the inherent nature of the work but more often because of some mistake made by workers or...
Month: October 2020
The high rates of injury, illness among Wisconsin workers
When you work in Wisconsin, one thing that you should be aware of is the risk of injury in your occupation and how the employers in your state take steps to protect their employees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does collect data on workplace injuries and...
Every 7 seconds: The seriousness of workplace injuries
Did you know that someone is hurt while working every seven seconds? When you say it like that, it should be apparent how serious workplace accidents are. They injure thousands of people annually and have a true impact on the economy. According to the National Safety...
Hearing loss accommodations at the workplace
Unfortunately, thousands of workplace hearing loss incidents occur annually, many of which result in permanent hearing loss. Employees in Wisconsin and across the United States who have suffered job-related hearing loss may be entitled to specific workplace...
