In some workplace environments, such as a manufacturing plant or a warehouse, machines and equipment are used frequently. Some of these machines may have two-hand control systems. To activate the machine, there are two separate buttons that need to be pushed...
A work-related neck injury does not always begin with severe pain. In many cases, the first symptoms are mild and only become noticeable while you are performing your usual job duties. Recognizing those early warning signs can help you seek medical care before the...
Blue-collar professionals, including construction workers, maintenance professionals and those working in the industrial sector, often handle power tools and heavy equipment. These machines reduce the amount of physical labor required to perform job functions. From...
There are certainly some jobs that are more dangerous than others. The construction industry is a good example, and it often has one of the highest fatal accident rates. Other professions that lead to high injury rates include maintenance, manufacturing, delivery...
Many people assume that only people who have physically demanding jobs will suffer from back injuries at work; however, that’s not the case. Even people who have office jobs and other non-physically demanding jobs can end up with an on-the-job back injury. Back...
Between the bones of your spinal column, you have soft discs that provide padding. These discs have a jelly-like substance in the middle and a tougher outer shell. A herniated disc happens when one of these discs becomes damaged. There may be a tear in the outer...
If you work on an assembly line in Illinois, your job puts a lot of stress on your body every day. Doing the same movements over and over, combined with working fast and lifting heavy items, can cause serious injuries over time. Learning about these common injuries...
Illinois law requires that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. The coverage they provide indemnifies the company from direct liability if professionals get hurt on the job or diagnosed with work-acquired medical conditions. It also protects the worker by...
Some work injuries develop due to traumatic events, such as accidental contact with machinery or a fall. Other injuries occur due to repetitive job functions slowly damaging the body. Repetitive lifting injuries are among the most common repetitive motion disorders...
Some workplace injuries are so severe that no one questions an impacted employee’s need for workers’ compensation benefits. An amputation or similar catastrophic injury may force a worker to cease working completely and could generate tens of thousands of dollars in...
