Lincoln Workers' Compensation And Personal Injury Blog

Some motorcycle riders in Nebraska believe that riding in winter is not an option, and they cover their bikes with tarps and put them in hibernation until the first signs of spring. However, you might have different ideas because, with the proper kit and some common sense, you can make slight changes to your riding style and ride safely when the weather is not at its worst. Riding demands special skills and caution throughout the year; however, it can be particularly treacherous in the winter.

You might be wise to stay inside if snowfall is expected regardless of how tempting it might be to venture out. Conditions will challenge even the most skilled rider's experience and response time. However, you can take precautions that might limit your chances of landing in the hospital -- or worse.

Opening and closing trailer doors are two of the leading causes of work-related injuries for truck drivers. Recognize the HazardsEnvironment: High winds can catch a swinging trailer door while you are holding it and cause back or shoulder strains. The door could also hit you with great force.

Falls are one of the main ways that American workers suffer injuries every year. While some occupations clearly come with greater risks -- construction or painting, for instance -- people can slip and fall in any industry.

Companies and workers need to attempt to lower these risks, but the unfortunate reality is that workplace hazards often increase the odds of a serious incident. Here are five of the main factors considered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

1. Workers who do not use their fall protection equipment properly. For instance, a worker may never get the proper training and therefore may not know how to hook up the harness safely.
2. Unprotected edges. This is a common issue at construction sites, where upper levels may not have adequate protection.
3. Clutter. In any workplace, dirty or cluttered spaces can be dangerous. Slippery walking surfaces are also a major issue.
4. Ladders that are not positioned properly. They may be too close to a wall or too far away; both are dangerous. Again, it could come back to a lack of proper training.
5. Openings in walls and floors. These openings are sometimes necessary, such as in a mechanic's shop, but they have to be correctly marked to keep workers safe.