Let us assume a scenario in which you are injured in a work-related accident, suffering a severe back sprain. Although you are eventually able to return to work, later on when you are helping a friend … [Read more...]
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It May Not Take an Unsafe Working Environment to Cause Injury
There appears to be no limit to the situations that routinely occur while you are at work that can give rise to any number of workplace accidents. It does not have to be an unsafe work environment … [Read more...]
Snow removal can lead to serious workplace accidents
For those who work in the snow removal industry, harsh winter storms provide tons of business and an influx of both work and income. However, these storms also bring about hazards, as removing snow … [Read more...]
Injured at work? We can help
Accidents happen, it’s an unfortunate fact of life. They can come from a variety of circumstances, a defective product breaking at the wrong time, a construction site not being properly maintained, a … [Read more...]
Stats regarding fatal workplace accidents in Iowa
Stats for fatal workplace injuries in Iowa are not out yet for 2015, as the year just came to a close, but it is possible to look at the statistics for 2014. This can shed some light on how often the … [Read more...]
Workers advised to take extra care in cold weather
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is advising outdoor workers to take extra precaution when working in cold temperatures. While Iowa workers may be used to cold conditions, this … [Read more...]
Sometimes workers’ compensation appeals are necessary
Let us assume a scenario in which you are injured in a work-related accident, suffering a severe back sprain. Although you are eventually able to return to work, later on when you are helping a friend … [Read more...]
What is an occupational disease?
Most people associate worker's compensation with injuries on the job. But although it may be overshadowed by workplace accidents, the category of occupational illness is also important when … [Read more...]
Excessive weather conditions can cause workplace injuries in Iowa
If you live in Iowa, you probably aren’t too worried about the heat index this time of year. Snow measurements are more likely your weather concerns. But whether extreme cold or excessive heat, … [Read more...]
Industrial workers are at risk for lead exposure
By law, workers have a right to a safe and healthy workplace. Some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others. Industrial workers, for example, face many hazards on the job. One hazard is exposure … [Read more...]