 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,...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
Established companies may have an incentive to neglect safety
According to one international study, it appears that the older and more established a company is, the more it can afford to neglect worker safety. In fact, such a company can ensure its survival precisely by dealing with workers' compensation claims and paying out...
Construction safety with workers’ compensation claims
Construction workers in Wisconsin face inherent risks as part of the job. When there are accidents, workers’ compensation benefits can be critical for multiple reasons. Before and after accidents occur, it is important to know whether the workplace had the proper...
Guarding against pinch points in the workplace
Wisconsin residents who work around machinery have no doubt heard about pinch points, or areas where a part of their body might be caught. Pinch points can include areas between two moving parts of a machine, between a moving and a stationary part or between a machine...
How to prevent eye injuries at work
Each day, roughly 2,000 people ithroughout the United States experience an eye injury at work. Of those who are injured, up to 20% will lose their vision either temporarily or permanently. Furthermore, about 10% of those who experience eye injuries at work will need...
Preventing vehicle-related accidents in work zones
Construction work zones in Wisconsin and across the U.S. continue to the site of numerous fatalities despite various efforts to reduce their number. Since 2014, an average of 745 people have died every year in work zones, according to the National Highway Traffic...
Knowing when an injury is recordable under OSHA regulations
Employers across Wisconsin have trouble knowing when a work-related injury or illness must be recorded on OSHA's Form 300, so the following will be a brief overview of what's involved. First of all, OSHA requires all work-related fatalities to be reported within eight...
The positive impact of OSHA press releases
Perhaps the Wisconsin industry you work in is one that impacts public health and safety. When these industries violate OSHA health and safety regulations, the results can be particularly serious, which is why some experts believe OSHA should reinstate the practice of...
Teen’s assault points out the danger of working in fast food
Can you imagine working at your job and having a customer assault you? That's what allegedly happened in this case out of Wisconsin, described on Jan. 8.A teenaged worker at a Greenfield, Wisconsin, McDonalds was working when a customer allegedly assaulted her on the...
