In the workplace, ladder accidents are a common threat. You could be a retail worker getting something from a high shelf, an electrician putting in a light fixture, a construction worker putting on siding or a painter who has to climb 30 feet up the side of a house....
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Month: November 2020
How to establish proper lockout/tagout procedures
On Behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
Lockout/tagout procedures in a Wisconsin workplace can save lives. However, many businesses are still earning citations from OSHA because they're not properly utilizing the procedures. Because of this issue, their employees could be more vulnerable to on-the-job...
Prepare for winter weather and be safe on the job
On Behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 17, 2020 | Workplace Safety
Working in a cold environment has the potential to be dangerous. As winter approaches, it's a good idea to go over some of the steps that you can take to improve your workplace and to prevent incidents related to the cold. Some of the most common issues with the...
Common ways that workplace accidents occur
On Behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accident
Wisconsin residents should know what sort of hazards they face on a day-to-day basis on the job. The following are potential causes of workplace accidents that are common across different industries. Fatigued, dehydrated and stressed workers The first three factors...
Know if your employer must offer workers’ compensation
On Behalf of Paul M. Erspamer Law Offices, S.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you work for a company here in Wisconsin, you may readily assume that they have workers' compensation (WC) coverage in place to cover you if you get hurt. That's not necessarily the case, however. While the Worker's Compensation Act (WCA) requires most employers to...
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