by Bryan Pope When it comes to construction site safety, there’s one tool above all others that can prevent injury and potentially save lives. It’s not a hardhat, a reflective vest or a pair of steel toe work boots (although the benefit of these…
Read MoreMake sure to stay safe this summer while on the job with these tips from OSHA. By Robert A. Cronkleton bcronkleton@kcstar.com The first of Kansas City’s summertime heat is settling in the next few days and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers…
Read MoreInjury If you are injured in an accident at work you are probably entitled to workers compensation. Nearly every employer is required by state law to provide workers compensation insurance coverage for it’s employees. If you suffer a job-related injury, here are a few important…
Read MoreWhat is Workers’ Compensation? Employees who are injured on the job are eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits while they recuperate. Although the claim process is intended to be straightforward, there are specific guidelines for determining whether a certain injury or illness qualifies for compensation.…
Read MoreWhen an employee is injured on the job, the remedies available to him may include worker’s compensation and/or a personal injury lawsuit. But many people do not understand the difference between the two. Worker’s Compensation Workers compensation is an insurance policy administered by the worker’s…
Read MoreSign Source USA has been cited again for worker’s safety violations. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), this is the third time safety and health inspectors have found issues at one of Sign Source’s manufacturing location.…
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Company’s negligence to follow safety regulations has caused hundreds of fatalities and injuries throughout the years. Families have lost loved ones due to company’s failure to update their safety codes and make their workplace safe. Construction companies have the highest occurrence of wrongful deaths and…
Read MoreMissouri is home to thousands of working men and women who pride themselves on the work they do. Unfortunately, every year many of these workers are injured on the job. If you are injured on the job, workers’ compensation laws can help you with the…
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