Personal protective gear is essential on a construction site in Missouri. Often, your gear is the only thing standing between you and a serious injury. One commonly overlooked piece of equipment is shoes. Many times, workers just wear a pair of standard boots....
Missouri laws and federal regulations attempt to prevent falls on building sites, but no amount of preparation could possibly cover every possible risk. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and it is important to be ready for this unlikely occurrence. Witnessing a...
There are many things that could be valid grounds for termination, but your workers' compensation status would not be one of them. If your employer were to tell you that you were being fired because you were receiving benefits, they would probably be violating your...
If you experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at your place of work, chances are you have a long road to recovery ahead of you. TBI can have very serious consequences in some cases, including long-term health effects. Brainline.org explains some of these effects...
Common sense reveals that those who work with dangerous equipment are likelier to sustain injuries on the job. Statistics confirm that assumption, as areas such as manufacturing, construction, forestry and warehousing experience high injury numbers, according to the...
