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Workers’ Compensation for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Posted on May 20, 2021

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Workplace injuries cost employers billions of dollars every year in lost productivity and ever increasing workers’ compensation insurance rates. Employees who are hurt at work or suffer from occupational diseases in the performance of their job often face not only pain and suffering as a consequence of a work related injury, but also periods of… Read More »

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Eye Safety in the Workplace

Posted on April 1, 2021

Eye Safety in the Workplace

Eye safety protection is important regardless of a worker’s occupation, from jobs that require extended use of computer screens to occupations such as construction or manufacturing that may expose workers to liquids, particles or debris that can damage the eyes. In an office setting, many employees spend most of their day in front of a… Read More »

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Trench or Excavation Collapse Injuries

Posted on February 26, 2020

Trench or Excavation Collapse Injuries

OSHA recently cited an Illinois construction company after an employee was seriously injured in a trench collapse accident. The employee was buried up to his waste after an unprotected trench collapsed as he was working on a residential storm sewer deeper than 5 feet. Despite being highly preventable, trench and excavation collapse accidents occur with… Read More »

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Common Questions Regarding Iowa Workers’ Compensation

Posted on January 1, 2020

Common Question Regarding Iowa Workers Compensation

What types of injures are covered by workers compensation in Iowa? Any injury or condition caused by work activities other than the normal building up or tearing down of body tissues are compensable as are preexisting conditions where work aggravates or worsens them. Injuries resulting from work related slips trips and falls, struck by or… Read More »

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Workers’ Comp for Injuries at Work-Sponsored Events

Posted on September 30, 2016

Workers’ Comp and Company Events — Will You Be Covered if Injured? Companies with an eye on improving productivity, collaboration and retention often sponsor company events to bring their staff together to strengthen their connection to each other and the company. The activities can range from hard-hitting paintball outings to screaming around go-cart tracks, all… Read More »

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Workplace Injuries Happen Every 7 Seconds

Posted on May 19, 2016

According to the National Safety Council, an American worker is injured every seven seconds, 12,900 workers per day and 4.7 million a year. More than a quarter of these injuries occur in the first year of employment and workers between the ages of 18 – 34 tend to have a higher rate of accidents whereas… Read More »

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