You’ve probably noticed that it’s cold outside right now -- a lot colder than usual. The Arctic chill that has been sweeping across the nation has brought exceptionally cold temperatures to much of the Midwest, including Illinois. Single-digit temperatures are...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
What is the number one workplace risk in Illinois?
Every job has risks. Secretaries might develop carpal tunnel from typing, while construction workers might fall off of scaffolding and wind up hurt. Companies usually do their best to identify risks, often with the help of the Occupational Safety and Health...
If you’re hurt on the job, workers’ compensation should be there for you
When you work in any job where you have an employer, you are likely an employee. As an employee, you often have the right to workers’ compensation if you are injured in an accident while working. A workplace injury can result in a few days off work or might lead to...
Work injuries may not always be obvious
Work injuries may bring up thoughts of accidents where the injury is obvious. However, this is not always the case because work injuries can occur in a variety of ways. Sometimes they are not even a physical problem but rather a psychological condition. Even in the...
Safety tips for the construction worker
Construction workers are at risk for injuries every day they go to work. With all the active sites around Illinois, workers must do what they can to stay safe. Our team wants nothing more than to make sure workers go home injury-free at the end of every workday. Take...
Benefits of an ergonomic workplace
Although workplace injuries happen more frequently in warehouse, manufacturing and construction, those in less labor-intensive jobs may suffer from musculoskeletal disorders. These disorders affect the blood vessels, nerves, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Medical...
Do you work in a dangerous occupation?
Every job comes with some type of risk, whether you sit behind a desk or work on the top of a skyscraper. In fact, millions of people suffer injuries on the job every year, from back pain and carpal tunnel to brain injuries and fatal falls. However, there are some...
What causes most work accidents?
On-the-job accidents happen all the time in every industry. They do not just happen in high risk or dangerous professions. In fact, the most common workplace accidents in Illinois are not as dramatic as you may think. Arbill explains that many of the most common work...