Without baggage handlers, peoples’ luggage does not get loaded and planes do not leave on time. Airline baggage handlers spend most of their day transferring all this luggage and lifting up to 50 pounds by hand in conditions ranging from ...
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Injuries at the workplace can happen due to a multitude of hazards. Depending on the level of hazard, there’s likely a chance that this hardworking individual could experience an accident on the job leading to a workers’ compensation claim. Some ...
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Every hazardous chemical in the workplace matters. Regardless of your job, your health should not suffer from exposure to toxic substances. However, in some industries, the risk is greater. Employers who have hazardous chemicals in the workplace must train and ...
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Despite safety rules and regulations in all industries, burn injuries continue to be a health risk for workers in Illinois. A severe burn injury often comes with the emotional trauma of extreme pain and sudden disfigurement and scarring. Firefighters, those ...
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In any industry, workers face the possibility of workplace accidents and injuries, especially when employers ignore safety precautions. Employers must provide safe and conducive work environments for their employees. Various regulatory bodies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ...
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If you had a workplace injury or a work-related illness, the process of getting your rightful compensation should be straightforward. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation law in Illinois is complex. There are many difficult regulations about Illinois worker’s comp claims. The injured ...
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Every year, millions of people are injured at their workplace. Injuries at work mostly happen because of unsafe work environments, like manufacturing equipment, the presence of hazardous materials, or exposure to unsafe working conditions. Some serious work injuries can permanently ...
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On-the-job injuries in Illinois continue to occur at an alarming rate. Construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses can be danger zones for workers. The same is true at airports, hospitals and wherever you find first responders. Illinois law requires employers ...
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No matter what your job is, all kinds of injuries can occur in the workplace which can cost both the employer and the employee valuable time and money. Workplace injuries can cover a wide field, but some common examples include ...
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No one expects to be involved in a serious accident at the workplace. But when it happens, it can lead to serious injuries. Any losses – physical, mental, and financial – can become a huge burden on the injury victim ...
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