It might sound funny but good telephone talking posture will go a long way to prevent a serious repetitive use injury at the office. The human body was not made to sit at a desk all day long answering the telephone. It was made to run and jump and play outside, so...
Month: July 2016
Preventing construction zone accidents
Road construction work zones in Illinois are dangerous places to be in. Over 4,300 accidents occurred in work zones last years. There were 46 people who died in motor vehicle accidents in those areas.While the highway construction industry, the Illinois Department of...
Preventing industrial accidents
In many cases, industrial accidents are horrific. This is often due to the types of machinery that must be used. Here are some safety tips that can help prevent injuries:-- Safety consciousness: Each employee needs to know about the different safety measures that must...
What if I don’t receive any workers’ compensation benefits?
After suffering an on-the-job injury, you need to get your benefits. In order to do so, you have to report your accident to your employer. The employer reports the accident to his or her insurance company. What happens, though, if you don't receive your...
Scaffolding collapse injures 4 workers
Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois, was the site of a scaffolding collapse on Thursday, June 30. It happened about 7:45 a.m. when the center part of it fell, taking four workers with it.A man who lives right across the street said he heard a loud bang and saw a big...