Healthcare is a fast-paced, physically demanding industry that leads to injuries to all parts of the body. Emergency medical technicians, doctors and nurses in Illinois face increased risks of accidents and injuries. There are several types of injuries that are...
Workplace Accidents
3 common winter hazards in the construction industry
Construction is one of the most hazardous industries in Illinois. The risk of falls and injuries from machinery is well-known, and during the winter, there are additional hazards caused by inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cold temperatures A lot of...
What are common construction site accident injuries?
Construction sites may have many workers and contractors performing a lot of duties. Some work comes with risks as working from heights or operating power tools could end in a troubling mishap. Construction workers performing duties at an Illinois job site may need to...
Do construction workers face injury hazards?
Construction workers provide an incredibly valuable contribution to the economy. Building, renovating, and repairing Illinois homes, offices, and infrastructure support the state. Construction sites become hectic places, as workers face deadlines and companies intend...
What are common accidents at manufacturing sites?
The manufacturing sector comprises a tremendous number of businesses. Manufacturing involves creating products, including the assembly of different components or even the chemical fusion of them. Illinois manufacturing workers come from a variety of backgrounds. The...
Construction site falls still topping the list
Since the 1980s, falls from heights on construction sites have been the one of the most common causes—and in some case the most common cause—of death and catastrophic injuries among workers. Still, it may shock you to learn that more than half of those who died in...