Electricity has transformed construction sites, offices and every other workplace. Electricity provides a source of power for modern tools that make life much easier for employees. Unfortunately, there are a few drawbacks and electricity has the potential to be very...
Workers’ Compensation
3 factors that affect your risk of a workplace injury
There are many factors that influence if or when you’ll get hurt on the job. Among them include how long you’ve been on the job, the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and on which shift you work. Knowing the risks and how these factors influence your...
The most common workplace injuries and illnesses for nurses
Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system of the U.S. They offer life-saving healthcare services to patients in the state and across the country. They are also responsible for providing educational services, working in clinics and providing health...
2 reasons your workers’ comp claim may be denied
Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that employers with over five employees in Missouri must carry. The purpose is to provide benefits to injured workers while on the job. If you are injured, you may believe that receiving these benefits will be a...
Cleaning the office? Watch out for chemical exposure
In most offices, it’s common to have a cleaning crew come in. Sometimes, the cleaning crew is a part of the staff and takes steps to keep the restrooms, floors and other areas of the business clean throughout the day. One thing that can cause problems for some...
2 major hazards faced by warehouse workers every day
People who work in warehouses often face hazards that most people might not associate with the job. Even things that might seem harmless can be devastating to the workers if it’s the cause of an injury. It’s up to the employer to ensure that the workers have a safe...
3 unexpected types of workplace injuries
Workplace injuries can happen to anyone in any position. Whether you sit at a desk and write for most of the day or you are working out in the field, there are risks that you face while on the job. Many people don’t realize that there can be some minor signs that you...
Knee injuries can account for considerable missed work time
Workers who spend the majority of their shifts standing, stooping, kneeling, or lifting put considerable pressure on their knees. Somewhere around 15 to 20 percent of injuries that resulted in at least 16 days off work were the result of knee injuries that occurred...
If a worker dies on the job, can the spouse get their benefits?
Work-related deaths happen less frequently than employee injuries. However, there is always the risk of a work accident ending in the death of the employee. When someone dies while working, you can be sure a family somewhere is suffering and in great pain. Not only...
How much will workers’ compensation pay in disability benefits?
After a work injury or your diagnosis resulting in a job-acquired medical condition, claiming benefits from Missouri workers' compensation will help you during your recovery. You can count on full coverage for your medical treatment related to the work injury or...