Now that the winter months are here, something to keep in mind is how hazardous the roads could be. If you're working a job that requires you to be on the road, take the time to perform winter maintenance on your vehicle and prepare for ice, snow, sleet and other...
Workplace Accident
Common ways that workplace accidents occur
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...
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,...
Man dies after construction accident in Horicon
You've been working with your company for a long time. You know that your employer takes pride in providing a safe workplace, but you've also seen accidents happen when they shouldn't have. It's the truth that safety is everyone's job, but you can't always rely on...
Land’s End faces backlash over dangerous uniforms for Delta
Workplace rules can make life difficult for employees. Sometimes, something as simple as being asked to wear a uniform can lead to health risks. That's what Land's End has been sued for after Delta Air Lines employees claimed that their uniforms were causing health...
Man loses foot, wins $10M settlement
There is no facet of work in the construction industry in which employees can or should ever take safety for granted. People in Wisconsin who work in construction know this, even if they are only on active job sites for a portion of the time they are at work. These...
What makes trench collapses dangerous?
Even when your job involves inherent risk, as it does if you are a construction worker, your employer in Wisconsin has a responsibility to provide a safe working environment. Nevertheless, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, every...
Concrete worker dies from blunt force trauma
Residents in Wisconsin who are either themselves employed in the construction field or who have family members that work in construction jobs know that dangers abound on jobsites every day. However, also prevalent are strong laws that require construction companies...
At least one dead after gas explosion at worksite
Workers in Wisconsin who must dig into ground to perform their jobs should be educated and trained by their employers about how to properly do so in order to avoid hitting and disturbing gas lines or causing other problems. Companies have a responsibility to...
The nation’s most dangerous industries
Most Wisconsin employees go through daily work shifts without a thought given to workplace injuries. Others do not have this luxury, with certain risks being an inherent part of the job. Although most companies enforce specific safety precautions, countless...
