Recently in West Dundee, a 21-year-old pest control worker suffered a serious electrical shock while using an aluminum pole in the course of his work. He was working outside an office building when the accident occurred. The shock was reportedly so bad that it left...
Month: August 2015
Fall claims yet another worker
Any worker who has ever spent any time on a construction site knows even the smallest jobsite comes with risks. A modest residential job involving roofing or trench work can quickly turn deadly when safety procedures are not followed and personal protection equipment...
Grain bins pose a deadly threat to workers
They are ubiquitous in small towns and farms across much of Illinois. Grain bins come in many sizes, but no matter what size, they all pose a grave potential risk to any worker who becomes trapped inside, sucked under by the ever shifting nature of the grain.A recent...
Asbestos still poses a risk to many construction workers
For workers in the construction industry, there are numerous hazards on most job sites. Depending on the work site, dangers are posed by heavy machinery and equipment moving about, the omnipresent risk of falls from ladders, scaffolds and any elevated platform, and...
The type of contact with electricity you don’t want to experience
Electricity is an essential part of everyday life. If you stop for a moment and consider how many different devices you use during a day that rely on electricity, you could quickly lose count. From checking your phone for texts, emails or voice messages, to making...