Many teens in the United States work gainfully to some degree. It is very common for teenagers to obtain summer seasonal jobs like landscaping. While these jobs can do a lot to help young persons develop job skills and gain experience, there is also always the...
Preventing slips, trips and falls at the workplace
Some of the most common injuries in places of work in Wisconsin are slips, trips and falls. Grainger states that approximately 25 percent of all yearly injury claims result from slip-and-fall accidents. Such accidents do not just have the potential to interfere with...
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common office injuries. Also known as median nerve compression, it is a condition with symptoms ranging from numbness weakness and tingling in the hands. The median nerve goes through a passage in your wrist along the length...
What are the most common work injuries in an office?
You may think that work injuries only happen in dangerous professions, but the reality is that accidents can happen in every profession. Office workers may see more injuries than other fields but often they do not amount to enough to make a workers' compensation...
How does training reduce workplace injuries?
Even though the nature of business is strategizing to stay competitive and create a successful company, one goal that you probably have in common with your competitors is keeping your employees safe. If you own a business in Wisconsin, spending adequate resources on...
Two jobs that come with a high risk of workplace injuries
The growth in Wisconsin's forestry industry has improved employment opportunities in timber production. The Badger State's surge in lumber exports used for furniture and hardwood flooring has appeared hopeful for workers seeking long-term positions. Logging, however,...
Rotator cuff injuries: Causes, risk factors and treatments
Many people consider a rotator cuff injury to be a sports injury. However, while it is true that athletic activities can contribute to shoulder injuries involving the rotator cuff, many of these injuries result from work activities. If you have a job-related rotator...
Preventing common workplace injuries
Workplace accidents are fairly commonplace in Wisconsin, and along with the physical pain from injuries, there is often a financial cost for workers and employers. Fortunately, there are several steps individuals may take to reduce the risk of sustaining an injury at...
Helping you secure workers’ comp following a workplace injury
Workers across Wisconsin rely on their job to maintain their standard of living. Because most people work to pay for basic living needs, when a worker is no longer able to work temporarily or permanently because of a workplace injury, this could be problematic. A...
Wisconsin teens at risk for summer job injuries
Whether they are flipping burgers, checking out groceries or working at a beach or pool, having a summer job is a right of passage for many teenagers in Wisconsin. However, just like adults, teens can be injured on-the-job. The following are some common workplace...
