While there are many injuries you can suffer at your place of employment, broken ribs don’t often come to mind. However, this is an injury that many people face. It’s also one that can slow you down for quite some time. The unique thing about broken ribs is that there…
New to the workforce? Familiarize yourself with potential hazards
Have you recently entered the Nebraska workforce? Then you may have questions about the workers’ compensation insurance system. What are the benefits that you will receive in the event of a workplace injury? The program is in place to provide you with compensation for medical expenses and lost wages in…
Common types of unsafe working conditions
Regardless of your profession or industry, you must understand what it takes to create a safe working environment. While this sounds simple enough, both employees and employers make mistakes every now and again. Unfortunately, unsafe working conditions can lead to an accident that causes serious injury or even death. With…
What are the symptoms of a broken foot?
A broken foot is a common injury that can put you on the shelf for an extended period of time. You can suffer this injury when you least expect it, such as when walking on a construction site or getting up out of your seat at work. Here are some…
Do you know how to treat a laceration?
Even if you work in a so-called “safe” industry, you should never rule out the possibility of suffering a laceration on the job. While some lacerations are easy enough to treat, this isn’t always the case. You shouldn’t assume this is something you can handle on your own, as you…