One year into the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety restrictions implemented as a result, many aspects of our lives are slowly opening back up. However, it will be some time before things are back to “normal.” One of those aspects is air travel. And the potential for...
Workplace Injuries
Jobs that can cause repetitive stress injuries
Risks of injury are part of all careers. Whether a Lake County resident sits at a desk all day or stands on a production line on night shift, they expose themselves to hazards inherent with their chosen work. When an individual suffers a work-related accident or...
What are my options if I get injured as a temp?
Industrial companies and office environments alike often rely on staffing agencies to meet their needs. Sometimes, these workers are there for a definite period of time and expect to leave once their assignment ends. In other situations, a work may continue to perform...
Signs of a traumatic brain injury
Workplace injuries are far too common and can result in severe consequences like catastrophic injuries or death. While it is easy to recognize major burns, broken bones, or deep lacerations, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are much harder to see after an injury. The...
What are America’s most dangerous occupations?
You may deal with hazardous materials, chemical spills, temperamental machinery, faulty wiring, and unsteady or slippery walkways and footholds in your line of work. Is your job dangerous? Of course. Every employee, from an office worker to a roofer, face a degree of...
Repetitive strain injuries and workers compensation
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI), is a type of workplace injury that is often not seen as serious. However, it can have a huge impact on one’s life and is important to be aware of. These injuries are also repetitive motion injuries, repetitive motion disorder,...
Top 5 injuries in office workers
When you think about employees sustaining injuries at work, you may envision dangerous jobs. Maybe construction or farming comes to mind. In reality, millions of Americans are injured on the job each year – no matter what type of job they have. This includes office...
Illinois man wins over $3 million in suit against former employer
Illinois workers have rights under the law after suffering an injury on the job. When employers violate those rights, they can and should be held responsible. Last month, a man who was denied the ability to return to work at Dean Foods after a disabling injury...
Hotel employees face a multitude of health and safety risks
People who work in hotels face a number of health and safety risks. The type of risk often depends on what kind of work they do.Those who work in housekeeping are prone to soft-tissue injuries like shoulder and back strains. These can be caused by flipping mattresses,...
Surprisingly, data entry operators face severe health risks
Thousands of people in Illinois spend their workdays staring at computer screens as they enter data for hours on end. You might not realize the adverse impact your job can have on your health. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the health...