Most people in Illinois who have ever attempted to lift anything have heard about the importance of lifting with the legs, not the back. Many large items purchased at stores even have warnings on the boxes explaining the necessity to "team lift." In fact, nursing...
There are many hazards that people face every day. While there are more obvious ones, such as a reckless driver or severe weather, there are ones that are unexpected, especially in a person's place of employment. For example, one man was recently killed in a bizarre...
Most people are aware of the fragility of human life. Despite this knowledge, the loss of a loved one in an unexpected accident always comes as a shock. There is much those grieving must deal with at such a time, but if the loss occurs at work, workers' compensation...
While many people in Illinois see road construction as a nuisance; once completed, though, it is likely an endeavor that will ease the strain of traffic in an area. When drivers pass through a construction area, they likely fail to recognize the risk that workers...
When many people in Illinois think of a workplace injury, they may think of a traumatic event resulting in an injury such as a severed limb or broken bone. In these incidents, the injury is typically immediately obvious and there is likely little argument regarding...
Most people would assume that one of the greatest risks facing a worker in a boom lift might be that of a fall from a relatively high height. However, there are many unseen and potentially unexpected workplace hazards. As a result, states such as Illinois require...
In some places of employment, employees receive training on the workplace hazards they may encounter as they complete their job responsibilities. In some cases, unfortunately, an employee is unable to avoid a workplace accident regardless of the precautions he or she...
Seeing construction underway may be a sign of a positive economy in some areas of Illinois. Construction workers are hired and paid to build the building, in addition to the possibility of a new business that may create new jobs. However, the potential dangers that...
There are many jobs in Illinois that most people realize entail a certain degree of risk. While some -- such as construction workers and firefighters -- have more obvious dangers than others, there are risks in every profession. As a result, employers are required to...
There are millions of people in Illinois who report to work each day in order to support their family. Unfortunately, some of these workers do not return home as a result of a workplace accident. While employers put safety measures in place in order to protect their...
