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Omaha Workers' Compensation Blog

Workers’ compensation: Employers have responsibilities

It goes without saying that you never want to file a workers’ compensation claim. If you need to do so, it means that you have been injured on the job. Furthermore, it also means that you are unable to return to your position for the time being. While you should…

Truck drivers and fatigue

One of the worst elements of fatigue in relation to driving is that it can happen so fast, sneaking up on a vehicle operator and creating havoc. Truckers generally work long hours, and weariness can affect their safety as well as the safety of the drivers around them. The Department…

Safety measures for roadside workers

Orange vests, flashing lights and cones are helpful, but are they enough? Motorists speed past roadside workers at highway speed every day, just feet away from vulnerable human bodies while the drivers are isolated inside their protected vehicles. For the driver, the rush to get home from work or to…

Are you familiar with workplace chemical hazards?

Depending on your job, you may find yourself in close proximity to chemicals on a regular basis. While this may be something that’s expected of you, remember this: It can be dangerous at times. A chemical hazard can pose a variety of health hazards, including but not limited to skin…

Why do slip and fall accidents happen at the workplace?

According to Carnegie Mellon University, slips, trips, and falls are the top cause of accidents. If you’re involved in a slip and fall accident, the only thing that matters is your health. You are in pain and you know that you need assistance. For this reason, you need to receive…

On-The-Job Deaths: Drivers Take The Lead

Commercial transport accounts for more on-the-job deaths than any other profession. As made clear in a recent report released by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nearly 40 percent of occupational fatalities stem from roadway incidents. A range of factors contribute to the industry’s dangers. Driving is, of course,…

Construction work can be extremely dangerous

It goes without saying that some fields are more dangerous than others. Construction is one such field, with people being injured all the time. While you can’t live your life in fear, you need to realize one thing to be true: As a construction worker, you could be injured on…