According to OSHA, companies in Illinois and throughout the country struggle to prevent fall injuries and deaths. Annually, companies lose $70 billion to medical and workers’ compensation costs associated with falls in the workplace. Losing workers to fall injuries can also result in higher labor costs as well as lower workplace morale. However, there are […]
Construction workers and scaffolding: Accidents waiting to happen
Scaffolds, those necessary structures on virtually all construction sites, nevertheless pose a continuing safety hazard for you as a construction worker. Unfortunately, scaffolding injuries, many of them fatal, abound in the construction industry. Per the Bureau of Labor and Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 72% of construction workers who survived their scaffolding injuries report that one […]
IIHS on the link between phone use and distracted driving
Drivers in Illinois should know that distracted driving is behind an increasing number of crashes. Strictly speaking, anything that takes a driver’s attention from the road is a distraction. This can include eating, drinking, looking at billboards and adjusting the radio. One of the most distracting activities, though, is phone use. Manipulating a phone, such […]
Safety tips for working around electrical equipment
At the workplace, safety is always an issue. But safety around electrical equipment is of particular importance. Every year, around 1,000 people are killed in accidents involving electricity. Even relatively low voltages can be dangerous. Over half of these deaths occur in cases where the voltage was under 600 V, even 50 V can prove […]
Five factors that contribute to most truck crashes
Truck accidents are not uncommon in Illinois, and whenever passenger vehicles are involved, there will likely be serious injuries. There are five common causes of truck accidents, starting with driver error. It should be kept in mind that the majority of crashes between truckers and passenger vehicle drivers are the fault of the latter. Speeding, […]
Taking steps towards a safer construction site
The federal standards on construction site safety are clear, and it is up to construction owners in Illinois to follow them. The following summary breaks down, in eight steps, what owners should do to maintain the safety of their employees. The first step is to be aware: that is, aware of safety hazards on the […]
How workers’ comp works in Illinois
If you suffer an injury on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission estimates that 91% of employees who live and work in the state have coverage under their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. Learn how to apply for benefits and what to expect during the process. How and […]
Top ways for nurses to avert injuries and illness
Illinois nurses should be familiar with the following tips because they can help in preventing illnesses and injuries. First, nurses are encouraged to obtain plenty of sleep, exercise daily and eat healthy. All of this boosts the immune system and makes one alert during work, lowering the chances of a mistake on the job. To […]
Construction falls and how to prevent them
The insurance company Nationwide, analyzing the more than 10,000 workers’ compensation claims that it processed in the previous five years, found that 30% involved falls in construction. Construction workers in Illinois should know how they can stay safe when on elevated surfaces. If they do not stay safe or if their employer neglects their safety, […]
Highlighting road safety with teens during 100 deadliest days
Parents of teen drivers in Illinois should know about the 100 deadliest days. It’s a period of increased fatalities from accidents with teen drivers, and it goes from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It coincides with summer break, when more teens are out on the road and going to parties where they are likely to […]
