It is no secret that dealing with serious back pain can be a stressful and taxing process, as similar health concerns can affect various aspects of a person’s life. Individuals who suffer back injuries at work may struggle to carry out job-related tasks, and while...
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Causes and symptoms of repetitive motion injuries
There may be various fields of profession in Missouri and elsewhere that require workers to perform the same actions over and over for hours each day. Over time, repetitive motions could create a variety of health concerns and those who suffer injuries under similar...
Construction falls are often deadly
Working in the construction industry is a rewarding career path for many people in Missouri. However, there are many risks associated with working on construction sites. Construction falls are a serious and ongoing threat to worker safety, and often lead to severe or...
Fatal work injuries strike every 111 minutes
Missouri workers may do everything within their power to be safe at work, but accidents can still happen even in the best of situations. Unfortunately, workplace accidents often do much more than just injure victims. Fatal work injuries kill thousands of people every...
Are scaffolds a risk to worker safety?
Between working with heavy machinery and dangerous tools, construction workers face their fair share of risks. However, one of the biggest threats to construction worker safety is a common type of equipment that one might find on virtually any job site -- scaffolds....
Common causes of workplace accidents
Missouri employers should always do their best to make every workplace as safe as possible. Unfortunately, workplace accidents can still occur anywhere at any time. Here are two of the most common contributors to workplace accidents, and why they are difficult to...
These jobs have the highest rate of fatal work accidents
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...
Are you at a higher risk for a heat-related injury?
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...
Construction injuries are often fatal
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...
Families also affected by workplace injuries
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...