Every workplace in Missouri has the potential for accidents. However, there are some professions that pose a greater threat to worker safety than others. For example, fatal work accidents are generally more likely to occur on a construction site compared to an office...

In the summer months, the temperatures in Missouri can be quite high, as well as the humidity levels. These elevated temperatures can make it quite difficult for employees in certain types of jobs to work outdoors. In addition to it simply being unpleasant to work in...

No one expects to say goodbye to their families in the morning, clock into work and then never go home. Fatal construction injuries are shockingly common, though. Missouri construction workers take on a significant risk just by showing up to work. Construction workers...

Workplace accidents do not happen in a bubble. This means that those who suffer serious workplace injuries are usually not the only ones affected by these types of accidents. Family members of workers who have been injured or even killed on the job in Missouri often...

Regardless of what industry or profession one might work in, there is always the possibility of suffering a serious on-the-job injury. Some of the most common contributors to workplace injuries are the same across industries, too. These types of injuries can occur...

Among all the hazards in the workplace, many people overlook a major risk factor for injuries -- hazardous noise levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- the CDC -- approximately 25% of all workers are regularly exposed to hazardous...

Working in the construction industry can be incredibly rewarding. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. Construction site injuries are often severe, and can put victims out of work for days, weeks and sometimes even longer. Here are some of the more common...

A workplace accident can happen in any kind of Missouri business. When it does, most companies will work to ensure that it does not happen again and that their employees are as safe as possible. However, there are instances where companies will not take that action....

The recent death of a tree-cutting business worker shows that some jobs are more dangerous than others. Even when a Missouri employee works in an industry that carries an increased risk of injury, most workers expect to be safe while on the job. For those who hurt...

Construction work generally requires training, though some of that training may be informal. If this happens, the risk of workers injuring themselves or others increases, and with it the potential for workers’ compensation claims. However, a new training facility that...