With construction ramping up across Iowa this spring, workers are reminded to take precautions when working at construction sites to avoid injury. Construction workers are at higher risk for falls when working from heights such as rooftops or ladders. Because construction sites have a lot of moving parts such as machinery or vehicles, they are… Read More »
Construction Accident Prevention
Construction accident prevention is key in reducing the number of workplace fatalities and injuries in the U.S. With 1 and 5 deaths occurring at construction sites, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) brings attention to particular hazards construction workers face known as the Fatal Four: falling, struck by accidents, electrocution, and caught in or… Read More »
Top Workers Compensation Injuries
According to a review of more than 1.5 million workers compensation claims, strains and sprains are the most common worker injury, with most injuries resulting from handling materials in industries such as manufacturing and retail. The breakdown in claims between 2010 an 2014 from the country’s largest workers compensation carrier reveals the top five worker… Read More »
Injured at Work? Iowa Workers Compensation Benefits Can Help
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who are injured. Generally speaking, injury is defined to include any health impairment, other than the normal wear and tear of the body, that results from employment activities. Workers’ comp is also payable to those who succumb to an occupational disease, or suffer occupational hearing loss,… Read More »
Temporary Workers at Risk for Work Injury
Employers’ increasing reliance on temporary employees poses additional risks to workers across the country. The fact that employment in the temporary help services has doubled over the last two decades has had a significant and negative impact on the safety and health of workers. The reason boils down to companies having little financial incentive to… Read More »
Construction Workers Vulnerable to Injury from Falls
As construction in Iowa increases, falls continue to be the leading cause of death and injury for workers. Determined to reduce the number of preventable deaths, OSHA will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down from May 2-6 to help employers, unions and workers nationwide to understand and implement fall safety protection to avoid serious injuries… Read More »
