Driving loads across the state of Missouri requires keen eyes and alert muscles. Unfortunately, truck driving is a sedentary job that does not allow for much exercise, which puts many truck drivers at risk of being overweight. One of the problems that may arise from...
Month: July 2018
Hazards associated with working on around scaffolding
Construction accidents and related injuries are not uncommon at many Missouri construction sites, highlighting just how potentially dangerous a job in this industry can prove to be. While falls, burns, and cuts and lacerations often result from construction work, many...
Can stairs cause personal injury?
Many Missouri workplaces feature stairwells to access upper and lower floors, which makes it important that stairs be as safe as possible for workers and building visitors to use. However, not all stairwells will be entirely safe. For a number of reasons, people...
Why you need to report your workplace injury
Injuries at the workplace, especially in high-risk jobs such as construction, are a frequent occurrence. However, not all injured workers report their injuries to their employer. Reasons for not reporting a workplace injury vary, but oftentimes the worker may fear...
Can I get a second opinion for my workers’ comp?
Completing your Missouri workers' compensation process can be delicate. You do not want to prematurely close off your options for receiving compensation before you understand the full extent of your injuries as well as the treatments and/or rehabilitation efforts you...
The risks of workplace forklift use
Forklifts are very handy machines for lifting and carrying heavy loads throughout a warehouse, as well as for loading and unloading cargo from large trucks. But these machines can be dangerous if not used correctly in a Missouri workplace. Injuries may likely...