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An office can be a far safer work environment than places like a construction site or factory, but workers can still suffer job-related injuries. If you work in an office, some common injuries you might experience can keep you from working. Falling accidents As...
Whether you work in construction, a warehouse or other potentially dangerous occupation, a hard hat can be an essential part of your work attire. This personal protective equipment is supposed to protect people against brain injuries. But, for the reasons we discuss...
When an insurance company rejects your workers' compensation claim, it can leave you uncertain and anxious. How will you pay your bills and support your family while recovering from your injury? However, you're not alone in these fears and frustrations, as workers'...
With summer here, the number of landscaping jobs is as high as ever in Michigan. With that in mind, it is crucial to remember that landscaping work can be physically demanding and dangerous. Summertime risks to landscapers, other outdoor workers If you work outside as...
Severe weather affects workers across Michigan. Whether you work outside in road construction or inside a factory, your employer should have precautions and plans in place in the event of a severe storm or tornado. Unfortunately, not every employer does. Precautions...
Through the friend of a friend of your coworker, you learn that your work-related injury caused by a mistake you made automatically disqualifies you from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is just one of many...
Working in hospitality means making an experience as enjoyable for customers as possible. This duty is by no means easy - and sometimes, it can be dangerous. Hospitality industry accidents can happen, and they can lead to painful injuries and devastating illnesses....
Every job involves risk. Construction workers can fall from height, factory workers can get injuries from repeated tasks, and electricians run risks when working with live wires. Because no employer can guarantee a worker’s safety, the law gives the right to workers...
Some job dangers are obvious, such as roofers working high from the ground or truck drivers sharing the road with careless motorists. Other dangers are more subtle, but nonetheless pose serious risks for workers who face them every day. Some of the hidden risks you...
With limited exceptions, all Michigan employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover medical expenses and lost wages caused by workplace accidents. But according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, workers’ comp also covers...