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There are over 650,000 chemicals in use within the United States. These chemicals are used to make everything from plastics and furniture, to bedding and food. These chemicals and the production processes they are used in are carefully regulated by OSHA and other...
Airplane workers, especially baggage handlers are at continued risk for injuries because of the nature of their work. With constant repetitive movements, such as kneeling, bending and lifting, baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal pain. It is common for...
Flight attendants deal with a variety of stressful situations on the job. From demanding adults to airsick children, they must resolve conflicts and find creative solutions to keep passengers safe in the air and satisfied with their service. Unfortunately, flight...
Frank J. Bertuca and Richard K. Johnson, a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Amicus Committee, submitted a “Friend of the Court” brief to the Illinois Supreme Court supporting the Appellate Court’s finding that Firefighters disabled from an Occupational Disease...
Legislatures across the country are eagerly making changes to workers’ compensation programs that will have a negative impact on workers’ rights and their ability to receive quality care and treatment for work-related injuries. Arguing that workers’ compensation...
According to recent statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor, up to 32 percent of all workers’ injuries or illnesses reported in 2014 were related to musculoskeletal disorders. Many of these injuries can be caused from repetitive movements, such as the type workers on...
Chicago’s network of trains connects millions of workers with their jobs, and families with their homes each month. Keeping this system up and running is the responsibility of the Chicago Transit Authority and the army of workers they employ. It is a dangerous job...
A recent study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, “Economic Consequences of Workplace Injuries in the United States: Findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth focused on the long term economic effects injured workers experience....
A 2016 Workplace Safety Index published by Liberty Mutual Research Institute found that United States employers paid out approximately $62 billion for their employees’ disabling nonfatal workplace injuries during 2013. This annual report is based on data gathered from...
Independent contractors have a great deal of freedom in how they perform their jobs, and for whom they will work for. Yet, these freedoms come at a high price. For a some people, it means they can’t file workers’ compensation claims. What Qualifies an Individual as an...
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