Meatpacking facilities nationwide, including Illinois, are hazardous work environments. Even after improvement, employees in this industry continue to suffer a variety of on-the-job injuries. If you work in such a facility, you might be smart to learn about all the...
Safety authorities say a significant number of workplace injuries nationwide, including in Illinois happen as the result of human errors. They say the prevalence of injuries caused by unsafe actions by employees exceeds those resulting from unsafe conditions by far....
Cashiers are usually pretty busy during their shifts, but there may be some time to rest, stretch and work out the kinks between customers at some point during the day. During the holidays, they may spend even more time behind the register without much time in between...
Managers in manufacturing may equate increased safety with slowing down, thus decreasing productivity. In truth, improved safety can increase productivity. Convergence Training, a developer of training management software for industrial and manufacturing sectors,...
An office may not seem like the most dangerous place to work. While offices are generally safer than construction sites, office injuries still happen and they are more common than you might think. If you work in an office, you might be sitting at a desk most of the...
How dangerous is a moving forklift? According to Prolift, the average weight of a forklift is nine thousand pounds, plus a forklift can reach speeds of six to twelve miles per hour. However, since forklifts often work in the vicinity of Illinois pedestrians, this...
When you go to work, the last thing on your mind is probably having an accident. However, there are many people at work every day to ensure that you are kept safe on the job in Illinois. Still, despite these attempts, accidents still happen. According to Arbill, there...
If you've gone down the grocery store aisles this holiday season, you may have noticed that something's missing: whipped cream. That delicious topping that adds a nice touch to pies, cakes and iced coffees has been a conspicuous no-show this year, and there's a tragic...
Mines are extremely dangerous places to work in. They are filled with unexpected dangers and an unstable structure which can easily disintegrate if proper precautions are not taken. The first step towards creating a safer mining experience is to train workers in the...
When people are involved in catastrophic car accidents, slip and fall accident or even minor fender benders, they are at risk of receiving traumatic brain damage. Any type of sudden impact to the head may cause the inner brain tissue to smack against the hard interior...
