People may not often think of it, but medical care, including nursing, is actually one of the most dangerous professions in the country when it comes to workplace injuries. For instance, according to government statistics, for every 10,000 full-time nurses, slightly...
So you’ve been injured on the job and you need money. This is completely understandable given the difficult position you’re in. At a time when you are physically unable to work and earn your living, you may be hit with hefty, unexpected medical bills. Confronting...
Most Nebraska residents expect their workplaces to be safe. Yet, the frightening reality is that danger lurks in every profession, oftentimes leading to workplace injuries. While some of these injuries are quite minor, others are very serious. In the worst cases,...
Agricultural workers make up a significant portion of the workforce. In fact, the CDC estimates that there were more than 2 million of these workers in production agriculture in 2018 alone. Another 2 million or so were employed as crop workers. While this type of work...
When a worker is doing their job, they don't always think about getting hurt. This is especially true in the cases of those who work hard to protect their communities, like firefighters and police officers.In a recent case in Lincoln, a firefighter suffered injuries...
If there is one thing you never expected, it was to be blinded on the job. You were working with co-workers on a construction project when it happened.You were working with a saw when the unit kicked back. It had caught a knot in the wood, but the result was that the...
As an employee in a Nebraska warehouse, you know you provide a valuable service to the nation's economy. Distributing goods to businesses and consumers keeps the country moving forward, and you may be feeling even more pressure as the holiday shopping season...
One thing that can help prevent workers' compensation claims for repetitive-strain injuries and other on-the-job stresses is prioritizing ergonomics in the workplace. Ergonomics focuses on designing office furniture, equipment and more in a way that suits the human...
Workers' compensation has two primary purposes. One is to relieve an employer from financial liability if an employee is hurt on the job. Another is to make sure an employee is compensated and covered when they need medical care or to recover lost wages as a result of...
If there is one thing that every workplace has but should not subject its employees to, it's hazards. It's impossible to eliminate hazards completely, and the majority of businesses do a good job protecting those who work for them. However, sometimes, employers aren't...
