More than 2 million workers in Wisconsin and around the country are regularly exposed to respirable crystalline silica while on the job. Most of them are employed in the construction industry and are exposed to dust containing respirable crystalline silica when they...
Workplace Illness
Which injuries contribute to absenteeism in the workplace?
As an employee in any kind of workplace, the last thing you want is to get hurt and to have to miss work. You work to bring in an income that supports you and your family. Having to miss work and contributing to absenteeism is not the goal for you. It's sometimes...
Workplace stress can lead to compensable injuries
When you think about workplace safety, you probably think about personal protective equipment and the safety steps you're told to take when cleaning or using tools. What you may not learn as much about is workplace stress and how to reduce it. Stress is a major factor...
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...
If you suffer an illness at work, you could have a claim
Workplace illnesses happen when people are exposed to items in their work environment that lead to the aggravation of pre-existing conditions or that contribute to a resulting condition. Occupational illnesses vary, but there are a few that can often be linked to the...
Hotel cleaners face many hazards while working
If you work in a hotel as a cleaner, you should be aware that there are some real risks to your health. Some of the risks you face include:Musculoskeletal disorders from pushing carts, making beds, and bending Respiratory illnesses from bleaching agents and aerosols...
What causes contact dermatitis?
When you spend years of your life on the job, one thing you don't want to see happen is long-term exposure leading to illness. Unfortunately, there are many diseases and illnesses that do stem from exposure to irritants and carcinogens over the years.There are many...
Be safe: Avoid mixing these common cleaning supplies together
Every workplace has some kind of chemical that employees will come into contact with. Whether it's window cleaner, an aerosol spray or an acid, the reality is that all of these chemicals have to be treated with caution.While you may not think of your home cleaning...
What about your work-related depression?
If asked what conditions might qualify you to receive workers’ compensation benefits, like many in Wauwatosa, you would likely limit your answer to injuries resulting from a workplace accident. It may be for this very reason why you have not talked to your...
What is pneumoconiosis?
Pneumoconiosis derives from the Greek words for "lung" and "dust." It translates to the condition of having dust in the lungs. Any job in Wisconsin that puts you in a situation in which you may inhale certain particles in large quantities can lead to...
